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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. During the first uprising in 1983 between Israel and Palestine, the Jews were portrayed as _________________.

2. Germany began to prohibit what?

3. Many people argue that America should just stand back and let the terrorists take over Western Europe. Why?

4. The Spaniards were convinced, especially by the attacks, that Aznar was to blame for the bombings because he had gotten too close to whom?

5. This Prime Minister prohibited people from importing spouses, and people could not marry until they were at least _________, which gave women more chance to mature and choose their own destiny (at least this was the theory).

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was the establishment's response to the public's dislike of their constitution?

3. What do many European authorities believe about Muslim attacks on Jews?

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

5. Describe Germany's economy.

6. How does the author end the book?

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

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

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

10. What did Hirsi write? Describe this.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

European countries are using Muslims to get rid of the Jews.

Part 1) Why does the author believe this? How are the Muslims getting rid of the Jews, according to the author?

Part 2) Why would the rest of Europe want this? How does this compare to American sentiments regarding other races?

Part 3) What does the author believe will be the end result of these actions? How does he support his beliefs? Do you agree? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

European politicians are trusted.

Part 1) Why are they trusted? How does this compare to the U.S. view of politicians? Should politicians be trusted? Why or why not?

Part 2) How does this trust affect Europe? How does this also affect immigrants and integration?

Part 3) How different might Europe be if Europeans treated their politicians as Americans treat their own?

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