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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. What did Paula tell Perkins Colombians thought about MAIN?

2. Who is Shakaim Chumpi?

3. How dependent was Perkins on his staff?

4. What secret did Paula keep from Perkins?

5. What role did Sally play in Chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Chavez rise to power in Venezuela?

2. What did Perkins' experience in Columbia teach him?

3. What does Perkins believe can change America?

4. What happened to Perkins after he quit MAIN the first time?

5. What significance did September 11th have for Perkins?

6. Why did Perkins find it odd that he was employed by the United States Department of Treasury and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?

7. Why does Perkins believe President Torrijos died?

8. Describe the riots led by Ayatollah Khomeini.

9. Describe the intention of the Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act and what actually happened.

10. What would happen to the United States if it was asked to pay back its debts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast communism, corporatocracy, and capitalism. Define each system and discuss the role it plays in Perkins' book. How are these systems similar and different?

Essay Topic 2

Perkins discusses many ways that the United States tried to hide its involvement in the economic destruction of less developed countries. Perkins also asserts that the United States hid its motives in dealing with certain countries. Is the United States innocent simply by hiding its tracks? Why or why not? What makes a person or entity innocent? Cite examples from the text to argue your position.

Essay Topic 3

What was the role of The United Fruit Company in Central America? Discuss how The United Fruit Company influenced Central American politics as well as politics in the United States. What strategies did The United Fruit Company use to manipulate politics?

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