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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Four though Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What religion was Ngo Dinh Diem connected with?
(a) Judaism.
(b) Buddhism.
(c) Catholicism.
(d) Confucianism.

2. Who did Ho Chi Minh remind Tang of?
(a) His grandfather.
(b) His father.
(c) His school teacher.
(d) His eldest brother.

3. How did Albert Thao become a trusted member of Diem's administration?
(a) He changed his political views completely.
(b) He was able to bribe imporant officials.
(c) He trusted no one.
(d) He was thought of as a repentant former communist by a priest.

4. When Tang met Ho Chi Minh, what was his first impression of the president?
(a) He blended in with the other dignitaries.
(b) He was dignified and strong.
(c) He was weak and sickly.
(d) He was inappropriately dressed for the occasion.

5. What did Albert Thao believe about Diem's leadership in Vietnam?
(a) Diem would hold fair elections in Vietnam.
(b) He was a puppet for the Americans.
(c) He was a strong, independent leader.
(d) He was moving toward peaceful unification of north and south.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Ngo Dinh Nhu?

2. What did Tang's wife ultimately do about her marriage in Chapter 3?

3. What did Tang's pregnant wife do when both fathers demanded the couple return home?

4. What job did Tang take at the end of Chapter 5?

5. Why did the province of Ben Tre become peaceful as opposed to its violent reputation?

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