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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator writes that the European elite is so removed from the realities of international affairs, and so bothered by their irrelevance in them, that they were incapable of what?

2. Cultural walls are very high and they don't embrace even each other's pop culture as much as they do ___________ pop culture.

3. Ann Lindh, a Swedish minister for foreign affairs, was the forerunner for what?

4. Radical, fundamental Muslims are taking advantage of what?

5. According to the author, the ____________, Europe's version of the sixties generation shaped the political correctness that is the establishment today.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a cultural practice among Muslims that would be legally punished if practiced by other groups in European countries? What is Wikan's response to this?

2. Describe Muslim immigrants.

3. Who is Mullah Krekar?

4. Describe European journalists.

5. According to the author, there is a clear difference between American and European thinking. What is this difference?

6. What did the narrator encounter in Norway?

7. Why do Europeans want to avoid war? How does this desire affect them?

8. Describe European politicians.

9. Describe the Norwegian e-mail petition.

10. How important is freedom to Americans?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Multiculturalism has not been successful in Europe.

Part 1) How has Europe attempted multiculturalism? Why has it not been successful at all, according to the author? Could it be successful? Why or why not?

Part 2) Has multiculturalism been successful in the U.S.? Why or why not? What can Europe and the U.S. learn from each other regarding multiculturalism?

Part 3) What can you do in your own community to promote multiculturalism? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Ann Lindh was a Swedish ministers for foreign affairs.

Part 1) For what was she the forerunner? What is beneficial about this? What is detrimental? Why?

Part 2) How does Lindh reflect the view of many Europeans? Why does the author see this as a problem?

Part 3) What are your thoughts on this topic? Is this an issue in the U.S.? Why or why not? What other religious and cultural issues exist in the U.S.?

Essay Topic 3

Europe is Anti-American.

Part 1) Why does the author say this? What proof does he give? Is this valid? Why or why not?

Part 2) How do Americans feel about Europeans? Is this negative feeling mutual? Why or why not?

Part 3) How will these negative feelings affect relations in the future? Use the text to support your response.

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