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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is Garrigan charged with when he is captured by the group of men at the dock?
2. How many journalists show up to question Garrigan after his adventures with Amin?
3. Amin tells the passengers not to try to escape as the terrorists have wired the room with ________________.
4. What does the back of the book Garrigan's dad is reading say? "The road ______, the destination obscure."
5. Amin says that Garrigan has returned because he _____________ Idi.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
While this story seems to be focused on Amin, it's really a story about Garrigan and his internal struggles when dealing with Amin.
Part 1: Why do you think Garrigan is so fascinated with Amin?
Part 2: Why do you think Amin takes to Garrigan in this story?
Part 3: Does the relationship between Amin and Garrigan seem to be a realistic one? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
It's fascinating to see that Garrigan and Merrit still tend to think in terms of their Western medical backgrounds and upbringings rather than considering the context of their new setting.
Part 1: Why do you think that Garrigan and Merrit still think of diseases in terms of their Western training?
Part 2: What was your reaction to the comments of Merrit when talking about his life in Mbarara?
Part 3: Do you think Merrit is actually trying to learn the ways of the Africans or is he trying to push his lifestyle and background on others? Why do you choose the answer you do?
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