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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) This is a great idea and you have our full support
(c) The money could be better spent on cattle
(d) The money could be better spent on military plans

3. 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) Commerce
(b) Justice
(c) Military
(d) Education

4. What do the authors say substitute training in selection of ambassadors for American embassies?
(a) Anglo-american names, corporate connections and social skills
(b) Language skills and a background in psychology
(c) Standing up for what is right and voicing an opinion
(d) Personal wealth, political loyalty and the ability to stay out of trouble

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Emma asks the villagers what causes this problem, what is their answer?

2. The authors say the American embassies overseas are so busy trying to entertain visiting American VIP's that they resemble what?

3. What does Knox say to the headman of the village when he is asked why he left America to come to Cambodia?

4. Who interferes with Hillandale and causes this progress to be lost?

5. What event does Hillandale get invited to soon after arriving in Sarkhan?

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