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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. Who fired Perkin's mentor from MAIN?

2. What did MAIN build in Colombia.

3. Why did the United States' government look away from the terrorist activity forming in Saudi Arabia?

4. How did Jaime Roldós Aguilera die?

5. What did the Islamic mob seize in order to have the Shah returned to Iran?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the United States' invasion of Panama.

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

3. Describe Perkin's interaction with Yamin.

4. Describe Perkins' interaction with Doc. Who is Doc?

5. Describe President Jaime Roldos.

6. Describe Perkins' relationship with Paula.

7. What controversy surrounded the Summer Institute of Linguistics.

8. Describe the relevance of the Harken Energy Corporation.

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

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

Discuss the history of OPEC. Why did OPEC form and who made up the organization? Discuss the influence OPEC had over the United States including any restrictions it placed on the country.

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

Choose one element of the dream Perkins had on his last night in Indonesia. Why do you believe that element is significant? What does it suggest about Perkins' emotions at that point in the book? How did the dream change Perkins? Cite examples from the book to support your claims.

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