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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Homer Atkins?

3. What does U Maung Swe recommend to MacWhite?

4. How successful is Emma's introduction of the long handled broom?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The ideology of communism is identified in this book as America's worst enemy. Why? How does communism differ from democracy? What rights and freedoms are denied communist countries, and why is this important? What do the authors believe is the best way to combat communism and keep it from spreading?

Essay Topic 2

Solomon Asch is a thorough, experienced negotiator, but he fails to follow up with his people after his initial assessment. What could he have done to: 1) insure Boning was not led astray, 2) soothe Anderson's feelings and keep him on his side, and 3) bring the conference to a more successful conclusion?

Essay Topic 3

Explain in detail what you believe the authors meant when they said "We believe that a nuclear cataclysm is unlikely, but that our free life well may be lost in a succession of bits and fragments."

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