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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. During 1962, much of South Vietnam is __________.
(a) Urban.
(b) Industrial.
(c) Rural.
(d) Suburban.

2. This person is an influential figure in stabilizing the national government of the Philippines during the 1950s and was sent to South Vietnam to see if he could do the same there.
(a) General Edward Lansdale.
(b) John Paul Vann.
(c) General Douglas MacArthur.
(d) Secretary of State Robert McNamara.

3. In what year are John Paul Vann and Mary married?
(a) 1943.
(b) 1945.
(c) 1951.
(d) 1937.

4. What food doe the Vanns NOT usually have at Thanksgiving?
(a) Turkey.
(b) Goose.
(c) Steak.
(d) Ham.

5. How many brothers does John Paul Vann have?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) None.

Short Answer Questions

1. To better fortify themselves against the ARVN assault, VC guerrillas at Ap Bac use ___________ extensively.

2. Following their slow but steady stream of military successes, the South Vietnamese President, Ngo Dinh Diem, awards the 7th Infantry Division for their __________________.

3. Which of the following is NOT a prominent religion practiced in South Vietnam?

4. John Paul Vann is sent to build schools and help refugees in many areas that:

5. How much preparation time do the Vietcong have before the ARVN attacked them at Ap Bac?

(see the answer key)

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