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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. Who is the provincial chief of this Vietnamese province, targeted for liberation?
(a) Major Nguyen Tri Hanh.
(b) Major Nam Ho Ling.
(c) Major Ba Quang.
(d) Major Guang Xi Hue.

2. Which Vietnamese emperor hands over his power and authority to the Viet Minh when he abdicates the throne in 1946?
(a) Tuy Ling.
(b) Ming Yat-Sun.
(c) Boa Thai.
(d) Bao Dai.

3. What does General Harkins believe about the Battle of Ap Bac that puts him at odds with John Paul Vann, his other American subordinates, and even General York?
(a) Ap Bac is a military success.
(b) General York is intrusive and unwelcome.
(c) The war is over and the VC are the winners.
(d) John Paul Vann's observations are tainted by his zealous spirit.

4. How does John Paul Vann's mother make money for herself?
(a) Handicrafts.
(b) Manual labor.
(c) A large inheritance from her mother.
(d) Prostitution.

5. In what year is General Harkins replaced?
(a) 1964.
(b) 1968.
(c) 1962.
(d) 1966.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following ARVN commanders is promoted to the rank of general just before the Battle of Ap Bac?

2. John Paul Vann is a risk-taker to such a degree that other soldiers were amazed at his bravado (or foolhardiness). How is this personality trait described by those that knew him?

3. How many ARVN helicopters are downed by the VC forces during the battle?

4. In what month are Ngo Dinh Diem and his brother assassinated?

5. President Diem's younger brother, Ngo Dinh Nhu, is relied upon for his military and political advise despite the fact he has a(n) _______________ dependency.

(see the answer key)

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