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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. Why was Perkins so gifted at his job?

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

3. What story suggests that people need to become a "conscious species"?

4. In Chapter 20, the United States accused Panama of ______________.

5. What was Perkins' response to his mentor being fired?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Perkins return to Ecuador in Chapter 34.

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

3. What events surrounded President Roldos death?

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

5. Why does Perkins believe President Torrijos died?

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

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

8. What was significant about Perkins not being a trained economist?

9. Describe Perkins' relationship with Paula.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the importance of the story The Prophecy of the Condor and Eagle. Why did Perkins choose this story to explain world politics? Do you think that Perkins lived by the message in the story? Why or why not? Cite examples from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Perkins' personality as it evolves throughout the book. How is his behavior at the start of his career? How does it evolve? Do you think Perkins' change is superficial or authentic? What do you believe was the key moment that caused Perkins to change?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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