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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. Why did Yamin choose to speak to Perkins?

2. Why does Perkins believe the United States invaded Iraq?

3. How did Perkins pay Sally?

4. With whom was Amoco negotiating oil drilling rights?

5. How dependent was Perkins on his staff?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Perkins after he quit MAIN the first time?

2. Why did Perkins find it odd that he was employed by the United States Department of Treasury and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?

3. What was Doc's opinion of the Flowering Desert Project?

4. What would happen to the United States if it was asked to pay back its debts?

5. How did Chavez rise to power in Venezuela?

6. Describe the riots led by Ayatollah Khomeini.

7. What did Perkins learn from Farhad and Farhad's father?

8. Describe the intention of the Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act and what actually happened.

9. What was significant about Perkins not being a trained economist?

10. How did Perkins convince Prince W. to agree to MAIN's terms?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After the Shah fled to the United States, the United States was forced to return him to Iran. Instead, he sought safety in Panama. What did Panama have to gain by protecting the Shah? Why did the United States call Panama traitors when they hid the Shah as well? Why did Iran want the Shah to return?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the puppet show that Perkins viewed while in Indonesia. How is a puppet show a form of protest? What message did the puppet show send to its audience? What message did it send to Perkins? Be sure to cite examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Choose a title of a chapter in Perkins' book and discuss its significance to that particular chapter and the rest of the book. Use examples from the book in order to support its relevance.

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