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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the cause of Captain Boning's distraction?

2. What does Atkins decide to build?

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

4. What type of home does he choose in Sarkhan?

5. What does Emma decide is actually the problem?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The title of the book is "The Ugly American," and in every chapter, there is someone who fits this description, when defining "ugly" in more than the traditional sense. Review each chapter and define how the main character was "ugly." In Chapter 1, it is Louis Sears, calling the natives strange little monkeys. In Chapter 13, it is the State Department. Prepare a list with the name of the "ugly" person or entity and explain by what definition they are ugly.

Essay Topic 2

Pretend you have just received an assignment from the State Department and you will be working in Laos for two years. What is your expectation today in the way of training and preparation from the State Department. How did will that differ from the training and preparation in the 1950s and 1960s, according to this book?

Essay Topic 3

Pick one of these characters and describe the effect they had on the people of Sarkhan. Gilbert MacWhite, Father Finian, Marie MacIntosh, George Swift.

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