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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 is the number 30 listed next the the name of Sarkhan by the Soviets?

2. Why does he have this nickname?

3. What does Sears do before he leaves his post?

4. What skills did Ambassador Krupitzyn learn before the Soviets assigned him to Sarkhan?

5. Who is Major Tex Wolchek?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the major differences in how Marie spends her evenings now that she is in Sarkhan

2. Why does Krupitzn like Sears so much?

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

4. Is Homer Atikins ugly?

5. What is symbolic about Emma speaking English to the Sarkhanese woman when she first describes a long handled broom?

6. In what way is Ambassador Gray's plans diminishing the plans of Senator Brown?

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

8. How do you think the American editor felt after the meeting with Sears?

9. Why do you think the northern province decided to turn against the communists and vote for an American-leaning Presidential candidate?

10. Why is Louis Sears called Lucky Lou by his associates?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Study the qualities and background of these three men: Wolchek, Monet, MacWhite, and explain how they made such a good team in their brief time together.

Essay Topic 2

This book was written before President Kennedy created the Peace Corps. How does the story of the Martins, Bob Maile and the Atkins compare to the purposes of the Peace Corps?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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