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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Dependent Independence.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Manila dubbed?
(a) "The Diamond in the Rough."
(b) "The Pearl of the Orient."
(c) "America of the East."
(d) "No Man's Land."

2. Why is this one language taught?
(a) To keep the Portuguese language alive.
(b) To unite the population.
(c) To remember the occupation by the Spanish.
(d) To keep an aspect of the Philippine culture.

3. What does U.S. trade do to the gap between rich and poor?
(a) It makes it non-existent.
(b) It widens it.
(c) It creates it.
(d) It shrinks it.

4. A pre-CIA organization selects Ramon Magsaysay, who quickly rises through the Filipino legislative ranks. What does Magsaysay cunningly create where he gives rebels the option to surrender, but attacks mercilessly if they decline the offer?
(a) A "carrot and stick" approach.
(b) A "tortoise and hare" approach.
(c) A typical ultimatum.
(d) A useless threat.

5. Who does MacArthur support while turning away his old friend Osmena?
(a) Manual Roxas.
(b) Manuel Ortega.
(c) Jimmie Vitae.
(d) Luis Varga.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does McKinley have no knowledge?

2. Despite the shortcomings and unrealistic expectations, _______________ quickly becomes the most literate nation in southeast Asia.

3. What are the Filipinos very good at mimicking?

4. The term ___________________ is used to mean the worldwide assertion of American power for the "good" of other civilizations.

5. Who is Luis Taruc?

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