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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21, "The Sum of Tiny Things".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) "I don't have enough money"
(d) "Will you come with me?"

2. Who does U Maung Swe suggest America send to foreign lands instead of clueless executives?
(a) Regular American people who speak the language and have skills to offer the people.
(b) Older people with bent backs
(c) Small children to work in the factories
(d) Young pretty girls to work in the embassies

3. Who is Boning?
(a) An agricultural representative for the United States to Vietnam
(b) A Sarkhanese mechanic
(c) John Colvin's partner
(d) American Navy Captain assigned to the delegation

4. Senator Brown wanted to talk to real soldiers and natives. Who did he talk to?
(a) Actors and actresses
(b) Only people placed by the embassy
(c) Real soldiers and natives
(d) Embassy staff and their spouses

5. How does Marie MacIntosh travel to her new destination?
(a) Ship, then train
(b) Train
(c) Walks
(d) Airplane, via first class ticket

Short Answer Questions

1. When the first sales person returns with orders for the pump, how many does he have?

2. Why is MacWhite upset by this knowledge?

3. Who is Thomas Elmer Knox?

4. What happens to Colvin in this chapter?

5. What organization does U Maung Swe speak of that provided aid in an acceptable manner?

(see the answer key)

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