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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 summons Garrigan again, and Garrigan knows that he will be training Amin once more?

2. What meal does Garrigan share with his hospitable note writer from the bus trip into town?

3. What does Peter request from Garrigan in order to cover up an affair Peter had with one of Amin's wives?

4. ___________ blames Garrigan for the collapse of the clinic before he leaves the country.

5. Who is Garrigan called upon to brief as they reported on Idi Amin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Tanzanian Colonel have to say about the boy soldiers who are fighting?

2. Why is Garrigan wearing a pair of clean scrubs as he goes down into the city later in the day?

3. What two things does Garrigan receive during the month of June?

4. What do the people in the city begin to do once they realize that the soldiers are not going to stop them?

5. How does Garrigan help Amin plan for the invasion of Tansania during his time with the dictator?

6. What are some of the complaints the Merrits share about their servants at the house?

7. What do the Tanzanian forces decide to use for their new headquarters as they advance into Kampala?

8. What happens when Garrigan finally does reach the APC and its safety?

9. What does Stone say about the position of power that Perkins holds over Garrigan?

10. What does Garrigan see when he approaches the center of town?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Garrigan ends up giving Swanepoel a box that contains a bomb, causing his plane to crash and for Swanepoel and the pilot to be killed.

Part 1: Why do you think that Garrigan doesn't realize he is doing something wrong?

Part 2: Why do you think that Amin asks Garrigan to deliver this dangerous package to the place?

Part 3: Would you have accepted a gift from Amin if you were in Swanepoel's position? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The quest for power leads people to do desperate things. Whether it's for political power or for societal power, people will go to great lengths to get what they want.

Part 1: How do you think Amin defines power in his life? What does he believe will make him powerful?

Part 2: How do you think Garrigan defines power in his life? What does he believe will make him powerful?

Part 3: Why do you think that people will stop at nothing to be powerful? Would you? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Garrigan treats Amin's children as well, even going so far as to indicate that Amin's daughter is faking an injury to get more attention.

Part 1: Why do you think that Garrigan decides to be honest about the daughter's lack of injury?

Part 2: Do you think you could have been able to treat Amin's children if you were in Garrigan's shoes? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think that Garrigan is willing to help everyone in Amin's family?

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