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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. In Chapter 20, the United States accused Panama of ______________.

2. Why did the United States' government look away from the terrorist activity forming in Saudi Arabia?

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

4. When Perkins read his resume, whom did he discover as his last two clients?

5. Who gave the Shah amnesty after he was expelled from the United States?

Short Essay Questions

1. What significance did September 11th have for Perkins?

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

3. Why is "The Prophecy of the Condor and Eagle" important to Perkins?

4. Why does Perkins believe President Torrijos died?

5. Describe the United States' invasion of Panama.

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

7. What was Perkins' career like in Chapter 17?

8. What was the United State's interest in Iran?

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

10. Describe the riots led by Ayatollah Khomeini.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During Perkins' time in Panama he visited both the Canal Zone and the rest of the country. Describe the differences Perkins encountered between Panama and the Canal Zone. Describe two things he witnessed in Panama and two things he witnessed in the Canal Zone. Remember to use examples directly from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Perkins' personality as it evolves throughout the book. How is his behavior at the start of his career? How does it evolve? Do you think Perkins' change is superficial or authentic? What do you believe was the key moment that caused Perkins to change?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast communism, corporatocracy, and capitalism. Define each system and discuss the role it plays in Perkins' book. How are these systems similar and different?

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