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Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who is Tonki?
2. What does MacWhite ask Li Ping?
3. How many servants came with her new house?
4. Why has Deong decided to become a communist?
5. How does Deong plan to cause Colvin to fail?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the difference between Upton's speech and the one given by Joe Bing?
2. Why do you thnk the Archbishop in charge of Finian was uncomfortable with Finian's plans?
3. Why was George Swift's actions so damaging?
4. Why is the story that U Muang Swe tells about the Martins so important?
5. Do you think Anderson purposely sabotaged the conference?
6. Why do the authors stres the importance of the upper level Embassy staff being fluent in the native language?
7. In your opinion, were the Nine Friends effective in their mission?
8. What impact do you believe Donald and Roger have had on America's standing in Southeast Asia?
9. Why does his method work?
10. How do you think the American editor felt after the meeting with Sears?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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
Essay Topic 2
The title of the book is "The Ugly American," and in every chapter, there is someone who fits this description, when defining "ugly" in more than the traditional sense. Review each chapter and define how the main character was "ugly." In Chapter 1, it is Louis Sears, calling the natives strange little monkeys. In Chapter 13, it is the State Department. Prepare a list with the name of the "ugly" person or entity and explain by what definition they are ugly.
Essay Topic 3
Why was Louis Sears so successful in his career through the political process in America, and Gilbert MacWhite forced to resign? Is this fair? Do you think this method of promoting unqualified people is going on today as well?
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