The Odd Couple

Who was appointed as the Secretary of National Defense by Quirino?

• Ramón Magsaysay

• Edward Lansdale

• Carlos P. García

• Diosdado Macapagal

Which organization was established in Bangkok in 1955 as an anti-Communist body?

• ASEAN

• SEATO

• NATO

• CENTO

What was the motto used by the Magsaysay camp in the campaign against President Quirino?

• Progress for All

• Magsaysay Is My Guy

• Vote for Change

• United We Stand

Who was the vice president of Carlos P. García?

• Ramón Magsaysay

• Diosdado Macapagal

• Edward Lansdale

• Carlos P. García

What was the primary aim of the Bandung Conference of Afro-Asian states?

• To resist neocolonial policies

• To promote colonialism

• To support the Soviet Union

• To establish a new empire

Which country was not a member of SEATO?

• Indonesia

• Australia

• Thailand

• Pakistan

Who was instrumental in setting up military programs, including psychological war operations?

• Ramón Magsaysay

• Diosdado Macapagal

• Edward Lansdale

• Carlos P. García

What was the occupation of Air Force Colonel Edward Lansdale before joining the CIA?

• Engineer

• Doctor

• Lawyer

• Advertising executive

What was the primary tactic used by Lansdale to scare the Huks and their sympathizers?

• Employing traditional beliefs in vampires

• Offering monetary rewards

• Spreading rumors about treasure

• Using advanced technology

What was the fate of the Huk insurgency after the arrest of many of its top leaders?

• It shifted focus to a different region

• It was completely eradicated

• It grew stronger

• It remained the same