United Nations quiz.

1. Relations between the UN and the Bush administration became strained when

   a the U.S. refused to support UN aid efforts in Africa.

   b the UN refused to support the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq.

   c the UN raised dues.

   d several UN officials criticized President Bush's selection of John Bolton as Ambassador to the UN.

2. The real seat of power in the United Nations is in the

   a General Assembly.

   b Office of the Secretary General.

   c Human Rights Commission.

   d Security Council

3. One of the most serious scandals involving the United Nations was the "Oil-for-Food" program in

   a Saudi Arabia.

   b Nigeria.

   c Iraq.

   d Mexico.

4. Which of the following does the article cite as one of the UN's most important humanitarian efforts?

   a foreign-language training.

   b mediating disputes between East and West during the Cold War.

   c providing jobs for poor people in Third World countries.

   d feeding millions of people each year.

5. According to the article, the UN's World Health Organization

   a provides low-cost health insurance to millions of people in poor countries.

   b has worked to virtually rid the world of diseases such as polio and smallpox.

   c provides free medical, education in poor countries.

   d is principally concerned with the health of infants and children.

6. The U.S. pays the largest share of the UN's budget, followed by--and --.

   IN-DEPTH QUESTIONS

1. The article says that some Americans don't trust the UN because they're suspicious of non-Americans, a tendency that "lies deep in the United States body politic." In 50-100 words, explain your feelings about people from other countries. Do you have any sense that Americans are suspicious of...