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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. How many years does Garrigan spend as Amin's personal doctor?

2. What kind of car is Major Mabuse driving the day after the two foreigners are killed mysteriously?

3. Idi Amin actually became the ____________ champion of Uganda, challenging Muhammad Ali to a fight.

4. In June, two ______________ disappear after asking questions about the soldiers and the killings.

5. What does Garrigan remove from Amin's son in order to cure him of his illness?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are some of the images that Garrigan sees in his recurring dream about Amin?

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

4. When Amin Idi gets married, which ceremony is Garrigan invited to attend?

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

6. What is surprising to Marina about the boat trip that she and Garrigan take?

7. What is Garrigan given at the breakfast he shares with the Merrits?

8. What has happened to Amin's bed when Garrigan enters Amin's bedroom during the looting?

9. Why does Garrigan need to test his own specimens at his clinic where he works?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Garrigan's documentation of Amin's life seems to be a bad idea from the start.

Part 1: Why do you think that Garrigan decided to document Amin's life for himself?

Part 2: Why is it important that Garrigan document Amin's life?

Part 3: Is there anyone else who might be better suited to documenting Amin's life? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

At times, Garrigan seems quite naive when talking to others. For example, Sara uses a shortwave radio to talk to her family, which seems odd.

Part 1: Why do you think that Garrigan is a bit more native than others around him?

Part 2: What other reason might there be for Sara to have a short wave radio on hand?

Part 3: How might Garrigan's gullibility affect him as the story continues? Is this a good or bad quality for him to have?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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