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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. How many acres of land were involved in this incident?

2. What is Ruth Jyoti's main criticisms of Americans who live in Asia?

3. What first caused Father Finian to realize the dangers of communism?

4. Why is Ruth Hyoti disappointed with her treatment in Hawaii?

5. Who is Roger and Donald

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sears want Joe Bing?

2. What is it about Hillandale that attracts Asians to him?

3. Why does his method work?

4. What is inherently wrong with the approach the State Department is using to recruit new employees?

5. Is John Colvin's plan to start a business in Sarkhan well thought out?

6. Is Sears telling Peterson there are no Communists in Sarkhan?

7. What was the purpose of the newspaper they began?

8. What is the iron of war, and how does it play a part in this chapter?

9. In your opinion, were the Nine Friends effective in their mission?

10. Why were the people reviewing the applications concerned about Homer Atkins?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Father Finian in detail, beginning with his physical appearance, and then his ideals, goals, methods and thought processes. Was he an effective tool against communism in Burma? Why?

Essay Topic 2

The ideology of communism is identified in this book as America's worst enemy. Why? How does communism differ from democracy? What rights and freedoms are denied communist countries, and why is this important? What do the authors believe is the best way to combat communism and keep it from spreading?

Essay Topic 3

Write a detailed description of the motives and purpose of two of these people, and their impact on the country they lived in: Emma Atkins, Marie MacIntosh, John Colvin, Joe Bing

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