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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Ambassador Krupitzyn convince the Sarkhanese that the relief rice was from the Soviet Union and not America?

2. What evidence does Sears present that he is doing a good job in Sarkhan?

3. Who is Tonki?

4. What happens to Colvin in this chapter?

5. Why is Li Ping angered by this question?

Short Essay Questions

1. What impact do you believe Donald and Roger have had on America's standing in Southeast Asia?

2. At the time the book was written, was Communism a real threat to the world?

3. Is Sears telling Peterson there are no Communists in Sarkhan?

4. What could Sears have done to handle this crisis in a better way?

5. Why does Sears think he is doing everything himself?

6. Why was it so important to Father Finian that the Burmese men choose the direction of the team?

7. Why does Krupitzn like Sears so much?

8. Why was George Swift's actions so damaging?

9. What does Father Finian do to prepare himself for his assignment in Burma, and once he has arrived?

10. Why is Krupitzyn so concerned about Father Finian?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain in detail what you believe the authors meant when they said "We believe that a nuclear cataclysm is unlikely, but that our free life well may be lost in a succession of bits and fragments."

Essay Topic 2

Pick one of these characters and describe the effect they had on the people of Sarkhan. Gilbert MacWhite, Father Finian, Marie MacIntosh, George Swift.

Essay Topic 3

Write a detailed description of the motives and purpose of two of these people, and their impact on the country they lived in: Emma Atkins, Marie MacIntosh, John Colvin, Joe Bing

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