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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18, "The Ugly American and the Ugly Sarkhanese".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does he have this nickname?
(a) He is very young
(b) He wears clothes made of rags
(c) He middle name is Ragtime
(d) The Filipino musicians have affectionately named him

2. What are the only expenses of the people assigned to foreign service?
(a) clothing, lliquor and bribes
(b) food, liquor, clothes and servants
(c) liquor, housing and all travel
(d) housing, transportation and food

3. When fighting an enemy that has superior numbers, what does Mao say is the key to success?
(a) Foreign aid and intelligence
(b) Firepower and wealth
(c) Well fed troops who are promoted often
(d) Mobility and the use of darkness

4. What does Colvin say when Sears says he will have him transferred back to the USA?
(a) "When is the next flight?"
(b) "I won't go"
(c) "Will you come with me?"
(d) "I don't have enough money"

5. What famous general did Krupitzyn work with in China?
(a) Mao Tse-tung
(b) George Patton
(c) Douglass MacArthur
(d) Colin Powell

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men are in Father Finian's group, including hiim?

2. Who is Homer Atkins?

3. How many acres of land were involved in this incident?

4. Who informs Lous Sears about John Colvin's injuries?

5. Why do Soviet embassies employ only Soviets for service personnel?

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