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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. Who did Albert Thao's family get to protect him from harm?
(a) Vinh Long.
(b) Bishop Thuc.
(c) Diem.
(d) Tang's family.

2. The moment Tang or any of his brothers displayed a weakness in any school subject, what did Tang's father do?
(a) Restrict their activities.
(b) Punish them.
(c) Teach them himself.
(d) Employ a tutor.

3. How did Albert Thao capitalize on his role of investigating army officers for disloyalty to Diem?
(a) He developed relationships with prominent military figures.
(b) He was able to spy on anyone he pleased.
(c) He did not have to work very hard.
(d) He would plan a coup in this way.

4. What happened to Diem and Nhu during the coup in Chapter 6?
(a) They were killed outside a church.
(b) They were imprisoned in Saigon.
(c) They were able to subdue the coup and retake control.
(d) They begged for their lives inside the Palace.

5. How did Tang meet his second wife?
(a) His father set them up together.
(b) They had both joined the resistance.
(c) A colleague introduced them.
(d) They met in the Cai Lay region.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were Tang and a fellow pharmacy student, Miss Ly, chosen to have tea with Ho Chi Minh?

2. What did Tang do when he was drafted by the Bao Dai government?

3. What did Tang do upon receiving his second draft notice?

4. Who did Tang's father allow his sons to interact with outside of the home?

5. What religion was Ngo Dinh Diem connected with?

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