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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Contemporary Structure of Plunder.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what industry is the USA most dependent on foreign imports?
(a) The ability to wage war.
(b) The paper industry.
(c) The meat and cattle industry.
(d) The textile industry.

2. What was Colombia paid for the erection of the Panama Canal?
(a) 5 million dollars.
(b) 10 million dollars.
(c) 25 million dollars.
(d) 50 million dollars.

3. Who was the English monarch at the time of this incident?
(a) Queen Elizabeth II, who ignored the incident.
(b) King George I, who declared war on Bolivia.
(c) Queen Victoria, after which claimed Bolivia no longer existed.
(d) King Henry VIII, after which congratulated Melgarejo on being creative.

4. What resource is exploited in modern-day Potosi?
(a) Silver.
(b) Tin.
(c) Diamonds.
(d) Gold.

5. In 1962, how did the US secure the Haitian delegate's vote at the OAS conference?
(a) By asking nicely.
(b) By promising Haiti an airport.
(c) By taking him out to dinner.
(d) By boycotting Haitian products.

Short Answer Questions

1. What company owns Brazilian iron?

2. What kind of development is currently characteristic in Latin America?

3. To what does the author compare Latin America's capacity for surprise?

4. Why does the author feel that the USA was not plundered like Latin America?

5. How many votes does Latin America have in the World Bank?

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