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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Perkins was offered a new job under what condition?
(a) He would give up his American citizenship.
(b) He would blow the whistle on MAIN.
(c) He would take a pay cut.
(d) He would not write his book.

2. What happened to Doc as punishment for dishonoring society?
(a) His foot was cut off.
(b) His nose was cut off.
(c) His hand was cut off.
(d) His ear was cut off.

3. With whom did Harken Energy Corporation receive drilling rights?
(a) Bahrain.
(b) Columbia.
(c) Saudi Arabia.
(d) Texas.

4. What did Paula tell Perkins Colombians thought about MAIN?
(a) Colombians wanted MAIN there.
(b) Colombians thought MAIN were a terrorist front.
(c) Colombians thought MAIN could help Colombia.
(d) Colombians did not want MAIN there.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Yamin choose to speak to Perkins?

2. How did Perkins pay Sally?

3. Why did the United States ignore the problem in Venezuela?

4. What secret did Paula keep from Perkins?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What controversy surrounded the Summer Institute of Linguistics.

2. How did Chavez rise to power in Venezuela?

3. What events surrounded President Roldos death?

4. Why is "The Prophecy of the Condor and Eagle" important to Perkins?

5. Describe Perkins return to Ecuador in Chapter 34.

6. Describe Perkins' relationship with Paula.

7. Describe Perkin's interaction with Yamin.

8. Describe the riots led by Ayatollah Khomeini.

9. Describe the relevance of the Harken Energy Corporation.

10. What was the purpose of the Dream Change Coalition?

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