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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18, "The Ugly American and the Ugly Sarkhanese".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Atkins surprise the committee?
(a) By telling them the Communists have built a huge road in the jungle that runs the length of the country
(b) By falling asleep during the proceedings
(c) By demonstrating a long handled broom
(d) By announcing his plans to become communist

2. What is Ruth Jyoti's main criticisms of Americans who live in Asia?
(a) They care nothing for the culture of the people living there
(b) They are too tall
(c) They are all Catholics
(d) They are too pale

3. How did Ambassador Krupitzyn convince the Sarkhanese that the relief rice was from the Soviet Union and not America?
(a) A spokesman from the Soviet Union discussed the rice on Sarkhanese television
(b) A radio broadcast in Russian
(c) He arranged for the rice bags to be re-labeled as coming from Russia
(d) He produced 100,000 handbills with the information written on it

4. Why does Kruptizyn like Ambassador Sears?
(a) Because Sears' ineptness makes Krupitzyn's job easier
(b) They both enjoy a good chess game
(c) Sears is a very likable man
(d) Sears is a distant cousin

5. What have the communists told the northern province villagers about the Americans?
(a) They torture everyone
(b) They smell bad
(c) They are rich snobs who don't understand Filipinos
(d) They are good and decent people

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Upton describe Joe Bing to the audience?

2. What organization does U Maung Swe speak of that provided aid in an acceptable manner?

3. How old is Marie MacIntosh?

4. What happened when Father Finian incorporates the Burmese food into his diet?

5. Who does U Maung Swe suggest America send to foreign lands instead of clueless executives?

(see the answer key)

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