A Garden Party at Westminster Abbey

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What was the occasion where the narrator felt out of place?

A garden party at Westminster Abbey (correct)

A charity event

A legal conference for anti-poverty groups

A protest rally in London

What was the occupation of the young woman the narrator met at the party?

A member of the clergy

A social activist

An attorney working for a foundation (correct)

A politician

What was the topic of conversation between the narrator and the young woman?

The organization of charity events

The function of the foundation she worked for

The global justice movement (correct)

The history of Westminster Abbey

What was the young woman's curiosity about the global justice movement?

The effectiveness of the movement's tactics Signup and view all the answers

What did Father Graeme do to facilitate a conversation between the narrator and the young woman?

Explained the young woman's work to the narrator Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of OPEC countries pouring their riches into Western banks during the 1970s oil crisis?

Western banks struggled to find investments for the excess funds. Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the IMF's involvement in the Third World debt crisis?

Poor countries had to abandon basic supports and social services. Signup and view all the answers

What was the original purpose of the agents sent by Citibank and Chase during the 'go-go banking' era?

To convince dictators and politicians to take out loans. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the interest rates on loans to Third World countries skyrocket in the early 1980s?

Due to tight U.S. monetary policies. Signup and view all the answers

What was the ultimate goal of the group discussing the IMF?

To abolish the IMF altogether. Signup and view all the answers

A Garden Party at Westminster Abbey

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Questions and Answers

What was the occasion where the narrator felt out of place?

What was the occupation of the young woman the narrator met at the party?

What was the topic of conversation between the narrator and the young woman?

What was the young woman's curiosity about the global justice movement?

What did Father Graeme do to facilitate a conversation between the narrator and the young woman?

What was the result of OPEC countries pouring their riches into Western banks during the 1970s oil crisis?

What was the consequence of the IMF's involvement in the Third World debt crisis?

What was the original purpose of the agents sent by Citibank and Chase during the 'go-go banking' era?

Why did the interest rates on loans to Third World countries skyrocket in the early 1980s?

What was the ultimate goal of the group discussing the IMF?

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