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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, "The Ambassador and the Working Press".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the rumor that upset the Sarkhanese people?
(a) The USA was going to put a Walmart there
(b) The USA was going to send settlers to live there
(c) The USA was going to put their own base there
(d) The USA was going to take the land back after the Sarkhanese had developed it

2. What evidence does Sears present that he is doing a good job in Sarkhan?
(a) Letter of recommendation from Father Finian
(b) An article from the Eastern Star
(c) Taped recording of an interview with scared communists
(d) Testimonials from many natives of his good works

3. What does Sears do before he leaves his post?
(a) Issues a new policy of no drinking at the embassy
(b) Refuses protection for Father Finian and recommends the Sarkhanese refuse a visa for John Colvin
(c) Commands all embassy staff to take lessons in Sarkhaneses
(d) Declares Father Finian and John Colvins as good examples of how Americans should behave in Sarkhan

4. Who does Sears ask Peterson to assign to Sarkhan?
(a) John Colvin
(b) Joe Bing
(c) Hilary Clinton
(d) Father Finian

5. What does Sears think could increase morale at the embassy in Sarkhan?
(a) People who have studied communism
(b) People who don't drink
(c) More pretty girls
(d) People who can speak Sarkhanese

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does she have breakfast, lunch and dinner at the government cafeteria every day?

2. Who is Ruth Jyoti?

3. Who is Kruptizyn more concerned about than the American Ambassador?

4. Why did this ruse work even though many Americans were involved in giving the rice to the people?

5. If all the Americans were like Bob Maile, what does Ruth Jyoti say would happen in Asia?

(see the answer key)

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