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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6, "A Second Time Around".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of John Paul Vann's first REAL friend?
(a) Rodney "Rod" Applegate.
(b) Thomas Riley.
(c) Edward "Gene" Crutchfield.
(d) Frederick Winters.

2. In what city is the 7th Infantry Division (and John Paul Vann) stationed?
(a) Saigon.
(b) Ap Bac.
(c) Hanoi.
(d) My Tho.

3. Which of the following is true about the relationship between John Paul Vann and Huynh Van Cao?
(a) Each learned from the other.
(b) They clashed constantly.
(c) They got along well.
(d) They didn't know each other at all.

4. Medical treatment centers are established by USOM to help what group of people?
(a) Americans wounded in battle.
(b) Deformed children.
(c) Allies of the United States only.
(d) Those with common colds.

5. The VNAF is an acronym that stood for what?
(a) Very Nasty Armored Fighting.
(b) Violent Napalm And Fire.
(c) Viet Nam Air Force.
(d) Viet Nam American Federation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of John Paul Vann's most beloved father figure?

2. Which ARVN commander launches a "dummy assault" on the Ap Bac site to save face and put a positive PR spin on the confrontation?

3. According to John Paul Vann, General Huynh Van Cao is more concerned with ________________________ than winning the war.

4. As a result of the outcome of the Battle of Ap Bac, how do the Viet Cong react?

5. In what year is General Harkins replaced?

(see the answer key)

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