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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. When did Joe Moakley, a Boston-based congressman, first hear about the plight of the Salvadorans?
(a) 1984.
(b) 1981.
(c) 1982.
(d) 1983.

2. How much did Congress give Reagan in 1984 when he warned of the consequences of Communist subversion in Central America?
(a) $100 million.
(b) $170 million.
(c) $115 million.
(d) $200 million.

3. How many survived the massacre at El Mozote on December 11, 1981, led by Domingo Monterrosa?
(a) 16.
(b) 78.
(c) 52.
(d) 1.

4. In Chapter 12, when did 60 Minutes devote a segment to asylum?
(a) 1984.
(b) 1981.
(c) 1982.
(d) 1983.

5. When did federal officers raid the offices of the Manzo Area Council?
(a) April 1976.
(b) August 1976.
(c) July 1976.
(d) January 1976.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1989, how much nonmilitary aid did Congress agree to give the Contras monthly until February 1990?

2. How far was La Clinica, the clinic Romagoza helped run, from the White House?

3. How old was Eddie Anzora when he and a fellow MCP tagger went up and down Melrose Avenue, covering everything they could with their initials?

4. In 1991, how many Spanish-speaking police officers were in D.C.?

5. How many people involved in the Arizona sanctuary movement were indicted on January 14, 1985?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the early 1960s, who controlled 90% of El Salvador's wealth?

2. What type of people were were coming to the U.S. from Cuba in 1980?

3. Why did students like Juan Romagoza bring information to Archbishop Oscar Romero?

4. How did Eddie Anzora and his family come to the U.S.?

5. How and why was Romagoza captured and tortured?

6. Who was Juan Romagoza?

7. How did Romagoza become active in the San Francisco sanctuary movement?

8. Who prompted Romagoza to file for asyum and why?

9. How did Romagoza escape from smugglers?

10. What raids were conducted by Colonel Domingo Monterrosa in December 1981?

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