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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1958, what percentage of the Foreign Service officer corps could speak a language other than English?
(a) 10
(b) 85
(c) 50%
(d) 100

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

3. What happens to Knox's plan?
(a) The plan is turned into a novel by William Faulkner
(b) He presents the plan to Congress and it is approved
(c) After being provided with every conceivable luxury and fed lies about the conditions of Cambodia, he loses the sense of urgency.
(d) He presents the plan to the Communists and they erect a statue in his honor

4. What is the State Department's reply to MacWhite's policy suggestions?
(a) The suggestions are welcomed and MacWhite is asked to accept the position of Secretary of State
(b) MacWhite is sent to Cambodia on a fact-finding mission
(c) The suggestions are approved and put into practice within one year
(d) None are acceptable, and he is being replaced as Ambassador to Sarkhan

5. What is the common problem of the village elderly?
(a) Their teeth have fallen out
(b) Backs are curved and they walk bent over
(c) They cannot speak English
(d) They are grossly overweight

6. What does Knox decide to do?
(a) Start a new project with cattle
(b) Forget the enitre operation
(c) Take his plans directly to the communists
(d) Take his plans directly to the Congress of USA

7. Who does Homer Atkins choose to partner with on the pump manufacturing?
(a) Henry Knox
(b) A local villager named Jeepo
(c) Joe Bing
(d) Gilbert MacWhite

8. What is Knox told when he proposes to bring in more roosters and chickens to Cambodia?
(a) We are turning your proposals over to a committee
(b) The money could be better spent on military plans
(c) This is a great idea and you have our full support
(d) The money could be better spent on cattle

9. What is Finian's Station?
(a) The name of the volunteer fire station in Homer Atkins' village
(b) A non-denominational college for Sarkhanese students attending on a four year scholarship
(c) The second most popular television channel in Sarkhan
(d) A cozy cafe near the embassy in Sarkhan

10. Who is Thomas Elmer Knox?
(a) An embassy official who is in charge of preparing for official USA visits
(b) An American poultry farmer who assisted Cambodian farmers by teaching them about their chickens
(c) A Cambodian native who is running for President
(d) The founder of Knox Farms

11. What does the Phillipine Ambassador ask Hillandale to do at the dinner?
(a) To serve the dessert
(b) To perform as a palmist and astrologer
(c) To make the welcoming speech
(d) To act as an interpreter

12. What does U Maung Swe recommend to MacWhite?
(a) Resign from the foreign service
(b) Obtain a chinese mistress
(c) Allow the communists to take over
(d) Bring John Colvin back to Sarkahn

13. What other branch of the government is stationed in foregin lands and also lacks the ability to communicate in the language of the people that surround them?
(a) Military
(b) Commerce
(c) Education
(d) Justice

14. When Hillandale visits the capital city of Sarkhan, what sort of shop does he notice outnumbers all the others?
(a) Shops that sell guns and knives
(b) Palmistry and astrology establishments
(c) Perfume and silk shops
(d) Shoe and dress shops

15. What type of home does he choose in Sarkhan?
(a) Small cottage with pressed earth floors
(b) Large mansion on the river
(c) Quonset hut from the USA
(d) Sturdy double-wide trailer

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Homer Atkins?

2. What are the main requests MacWhite makes for a change of policy in foreign service personnel?

3. What does Atkins decide to build?

4. What example of "tinsel" does U Maung Swe offer?

5. What was Asch's first clue that something was distracting Boning?

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