The Ugly American | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1, "Lucky, Lucky Lou #1"

1. Why is Louis Sears called Lucky Lou by his associates?

2. Describe Sears' attitude towards the Sarkhanese people.

3. Is John Colvin's plan to start a business in Sarkhan well thought out?

4. Describe the relationship between Deong and Colvin.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 2, "Lucky, Lucky Lou #2"

5. Describe Louis Krupitzyn as he assumes his post in Sarkhan.

6. What were some of the factors that convinced the Sarkhanese that the rice did indeed come from the...
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