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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Sixteen through Eighteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did President Thao lead the alliance delegation in the spring of 1969?
(a) To the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
(b) A meeting with President Johnson.
(c) A skirmish with the secret police in Saigon.
(d) A visit to Hanoi.

2. What did Tang suspect about the historical documents used in the infancy of the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam?
(a) They were entwined with Ho Chi Minh's overall political insights.
(b) They were written by spies from Diem's regime.
(c) They were poorly devised.
(d) There might be copyright infringement problems in the future.

3. Why was the Northern Vietnamese government fearful of American involvement in the fighting in Vietnam in the early 1960s?
(a) The Chinese would then become involved.
(b) A nuclear bomb attack was anticipated.
(c) They had no firearms for a counterattack.
(d) Chances for a peaceful, negotiated settlement would vanish.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Bao Dai name as Prime Minister?

2. What nickname did Madame Phat receive after she spoke of her debt of gratitude to the Party?

3. What were Agrovilles?

4. According to Tang in Chapter 16, how did America regard the country of Vietnam?

5. As long as American strength supported the Saigon government, how did the NLF feel about the idea of total victory?

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