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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, Revolution and Restoration.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do MacArthur's troops soon find themselves after he makes this decision?
(a) Trapped by the Americans.
(b) Safe.
(c) Lacking in food and water.
(d) Freed from the Japanese.

3. Of what does Taft recommend U.S. sponsorship?
(a) Philippine reserves.
(b) Philippine military organizations.
(c) Philippine insurgents.
(d) Philippine civilian projects.

4. As Filipinos gain power and prestige, what happens to their relationship with Spain?
(a) It becomes strained.
(b) It becomes stronger.
(c) It becomes more protective.
(d) It becomes friendlier.

5. What stories heavily influence the natives?
(a) Christian.
(b) Pagan.
(c) Western.
(d) Local.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marcos come to resent regarding Ninoy?

2. When is Nino's wife, Cory, allowed to visit him?

3. Who have found their lives inexorably linked to the Philippines?

4. Over what is the actual war triggered?

5. How does Marcos seize on local unrest in 1971?

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