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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Seven through Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did Tang's father threaten to do in Chapter 3?
(a) Commit suicide out of shame.
(b) Restrict his passport.
(c) Stop sending him new clothing.
(d) Cut off Tang's funds.

4. What did Ho Chi Minh give Tang at the end of their afternoon tea together at Montmorency?
(a) An autographed photograph.
(b) A recital of Confucianist sayings.
(c) A book of Vietnamese history.
(d) A teacup momento.

5. Who was Ngo Dinh Nhu?
(a) Organizer of the National Liberation Front.
(b) A teacher at Saigon University.
(c) Leader of the National Revolutionary Movement.
(d) Prime Minister of Vietnam.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Albert Thao capitalize on his role of investigating army officers for disloyalty to Diem?

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

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

4. Where was Nguyen Huu Tho when Phat's men attempted to liberate him from prison?

5. What did Tang's father ask him in a letter towards the end of 1951?

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