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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Ten through Twelve.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What punishment did the tribunal bestow upon Tang, besides prison, that may have interfered deeply with Tang's credibility within Vietnamese society?
(a) A hefty monetary fine.
(b) His driver's license was revoked.
(c) Suspension from his job.
(d) A newspaper editorial.

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

3. Why did Tang and his compatriots refuse the radio being offered to them by the Americans readying them for a prisoner exchange?
(a) They feared it might contain a bomb.
(b) They thought it might contain an electronic homing device.
(c) Radios were considered disrespectful in their religion.
(d) They did not want any gifts from the enemy.

4. What did Tang's father decide to do when violence began to erupt in Saigon in 1945?
(a) Move the family to Thailand.
(b) Evacuate the family to the provinces.
(c) Ship his sons off to Paris.
(d) Join the armed forces.

5. What is COSVN which is described in Chapter 11?
(a) The National Liberation Front system.
(b) The North Vietnamese politburo.
(c) A leadership group made up of delegates from the Worker's Party.
(d) The Northern Vietnamese army forces.

Short Answer Questions

1. What school subject did Tang enjoy more so than chemistry?

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

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

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

5. What did Tang's wife do to help lessen his prison sentence in Chapter 9?

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