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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. One reason why Europe is so anti-American is because America is a _____________ that has succeeded against their social democracy.

2. On ___________ terrorists attacked Madrid, Spain's capital.

3. The Dutch still believe that __________ is a possible ideal, despite the fact that it does not work.

4. A Muslim assailant in Paris stabbed a Jewish boy to death yelling, "God is great." What did the Paris officials do?

5. European authorities believe that when a Muslim attacks a Jewish person, it is because of what reason?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why might it be a problem if Europe wanted to switch to an American style economy?

2. Who was Pim Fortuyn? What were his beliefs?

3. What proof does the author give that anti-Semitism in France is spreading like an epidemic?

4. What happened in Denmark after the 9/11 attacks? How did the Prime Minister deal with this?

5. What happened to Van Gogh? How did others react to this?

6. Why did Baum want to keep up with Dutch issues?

7. What did Denmark do for its Jews during World War II?

8. Why did the terrorists attack Spain? How did this lead to Europe going back to its peaceful ways?

9. How do Western European nations feel about helping the poor?

10. Why does the author believe the U.S. will support Western Europe in protecting its freedom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A Jew is never seen as being European.

Part 1) How are they seen? Why are they seen in this way? How has this affected Jewish life in Europe?

Part 2) How did the results of World War II aid in tolerance of Jews? Why is this tolerance fading, according to the author?

Part 3) How successful is multiculturalism in Europe? Why? How does this compare to multiculturalism in the U.S.?

Essay Topic 2

Johan Galtung is known as the "father of the international peace studies movement."

Part 1) Describe Galtung and his work. How is his work both beneficial and detrimental?

Part 2) What does the author think of him and his work? Why? Do you agree? Why or why not?

Part 3) Do you believe peace is the only way the liberty America wishes upon everyone can be achieved? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Americans believe in liberty for all.

Part 1) How has the author come to this conclusion? How does this compare to the European opinion of liberty?

Part 2) How does this belief affect the opinions of others towards the U.S.? Explain.

Part 3) How is this belief seen in your own community? How does it influence your daily life?

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