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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 Perkins decide to take a stand against?

2. What secret did Paula keep from Perkins?

3. Who fired Perkin's mentor from MAIN?

4. What was the Flowering Desert Project?

5. What does Perkins suggest people need to do at the end of Chapter 34?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Doc's opinion of the Flowering Desert Project?

2. What events surrounded President Roldos death?

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

4. Why does Perkins believe President Torrijos died?

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

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. What role did Perkins play in MAIN continuing to receive jobs from Venezuela in Chapter 17?

8. Describe the riots led by Ayatollah Khomeini.

9. What was the United State's interest in Iran?

10. Describe the relevance of the Harken Energy Corporation.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is an economic hit man? Is it an effective means of destroying a country? Why or why not? Describe the process Perkins followed when he destroyed a lesser developed country. Why does Perkins believe he was a good economic hit man? Cite examples from the book to explain your answers.

Essay Topic 2

After the Shah fled to the United States, the United States was forced to return him to Iran. Instead, he sought safety in Panama. What did Panama have to gain by protecting the Shah? Why did the United States call Panama traitors when they hid the Shah as well? Why did Iran want the Shah to return?

Essay Topic 3

Who were Doc and Yamin? What role did Doc and Yamin play in Perkins' life? Describe Perkins' interaction with Doc in the desert. What important information did he learn? Cite examples from the text.

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