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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Stumbling Toward Self-rule.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many weeks does it take to reach the Pacific Ocean?
(a) Ten.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.

2. When does Ferdinand Magellan sail for India with a Portuguese fleet?
(a) 1705.
(b) 1505.
(c) 1605.
(d) 1805.

3. European countries move out by sea and land to explore the unknown reaches of the world in what is known as what?
(a) The "Age of Discovery."
(b) The "Age of Enlightenment."
(c) The "Age of the Dinosaurs."
(d) The "Age of Man."

4. As military governor, how does MacArthur treat Taft?
(a) He refuses to step down or even recognize Taft's authority over him.
(b) He is upset with Taft's authority but steps down.
(c) He refuses to step down but does recognize Taft's authority.
(d) He shows taft a great deal of respect.

5. What does Aguinaldo tell his men to do?
(a) To flee the country.
(b) Protect the Americans to show that they are a civilized people.
(c) To completely abandon conventional warfare and harass American troops whenever possible.
(d) To assimilate to the American culture so as to convince the Americans that they have surrendered.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where else do the Portuguese aggressively explore over the next ten years?

2. How does Aguinaldo feel when he finds out about Dewey's triumph against the Spanish fleet?

3. Why does this person agree to depart for Manila to take the position of governor?

4. How does MacArthur compare to Taft when dealing with prisoners and non-combatant civilians?

5. Who helps Quezon climb the ladder of Filipino culture?

(see the answer key)

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