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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What disturbs Knox about the Conference he is attending?

3. What do the authors say substitute training in selection of ambassadors for American embassies?

4. Who is Homer Atkins?

5. Who is Jonathon Brown?

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

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 3

Study the qualities and background of these three men: Wolchek, Monet, MacWhite, and explain how they made such a good team in their brief time together.

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