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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. Who have found their lives inexorably linked to the Philippines?
(a) Many famed historical leaders.
(b) Many Americans.
(c) Many Spanish.
(d) Many island residents.

2. How does MacArthur create much resentment?
(a) By ignoring the presidents communiques.
(b) By attacking Spain.
(c) By having affairs with officers' wives.
(d) By pardoning many high level Filipinos who had collaborated with the Japanese.

3. 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 useless threat.
(b) A "tortoise and hare" approach.
(c) A "carrot and stick" approach.
(d) A typical ultimatum.

4. In whose footsteps does Magellan follow?
(a) Columbus.
(b) Balboa's.
(c) Cabot.
(d) De Gama.

5. On what day is Pearl Harbor attacked?
(a) December 7, 1941.
(b) December 7, 1940.
(c) November 7, 1940.
(d) November 7, 1941.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the American intelligence community decide about Quirino?

2. When Woodrow Wilson is elected president, what do Filipinos prematurely assume will happen?

3. What was the explorer looking for when he discovered the Philippines?

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

5. What do many Americans suspect about the Huks?

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