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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Perkins believe the United States invaded Iraq?
(a) The people were in trouble.
(b) They wanted to bring democracy to the people.
(c) The EHMs and jackals had failed.
(d) Perkins does not know why.

2. What did Perkins' finally supply to Prince W. that led him to vote on Perkins' deal?
(a) Drugs.
(b) He arranged for money to be transferred into Prince W.'s account.
(c) He arranaged for a woman to stay in Prince W.'s palace.
(d) His word that the deal was honorable.

3. How much did MAIN pay Perkins to be a expert witness?
(a) Three times his previous salary.
(b) His same salary.
(c) Ten thousand dollars.
(d) Ten times his previous salary.

4. In Chapter 34, the people whom Perkins lived among were desperate _______________.
(a) Because of the government.
(b) Because of economic hit men.
(c) Because of the political environment.
(d) Because of the draught.

5. What did Yamin leave under Perkins' door?
(a) A photo.
(b) A letter.
(c) A bribe.
(d) A weapon.

6. What type of soldiers does Perkins say the United States fights with in Chapter 30?
(a) Child soldiers.
(b) Highly trained soldiers.
(c) Untrained soldiers.
(d) Economic soldiers.

7. Who was Jaime Roldós Aguilera?
(a) A president who fought against the oil companies.
(b) A employee of MAINS.
(c) A man who fought for the oil companies.
(d) A guerilla.

8. What would happen if the Euro surpassed the dollar?
(a) Nothing would happen.
(b) The United States would make money.
(c) Riots would break out.
(d) The United States would crumble.

9. What was the Summer Institute of Linguistics?
(a) A language camp.
(b) A camp to teach english to the natives.
(c) A university program.
(d) A group which helped convince natives to give their land to oil companies.

10. In Chapter 20, the United States accused Panama of ______________.
(a) Stealing the canal.
(b) Corruption and endangering American lives.
(c) Bankrupting America.
(d) Assassinating the President of the United States.

11. How dependent was Perkins on his staff?
(a) They helped him occasionally.
(b) At this point, Perkins had no staff.
(c) He would be nothing without them.
(d) He did not need them.

12. How did Perkins pay Sally?
(a) Through his expense count.
(b) Out of his pay check.
(c) From his savings.
(d) She worked for free.

13. What was Perkins' response to his mentor being fired?
(a) Perkins was devastated.
(b) Perkins cried.
(c) Perkins was relieved.
(d) Perkins was thrilled.

14. What does Perkins suggest people need to do at the end of Chapter 34?
(a) Spend more.
(b) Buy oil stock.
(c) Research historical wars.
(d) Wake up.

15. How did Chavez become president of Venezuela?
(a) He overthrew the government.
(b) The demographics of the country changed.
(c) He paid his way into the position.
(d) No one wanted to be in charge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Doc as punishment for dishonoring society?

2. Who held a position on the board at Harken Energy Corporation?

3. What did Perkin's article, "Colonialism in Panama has No Place in 1975," suggest that Panama receive?

4. Why did Perkins quit his job as a expert witness for MAIN?

5. What did the United States gain control of in Panama again?

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