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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. Ngo Dinh Nhu's wife, Madam Ngo, is not-so-affectionately known by what nickname?
(a) The Terrible.
(b) The Ice Maiden.
(c) The Dragon Lady.
(d) The Iron Lady.

2. In a three-page report, John Paul Vann indicates which of the following about General Huynh Van Cao?
(a) He will not send troops to VC occupied villages.
(b) He doesn't care about winning.
(c) He is a laughing stock among the ARVN troops.
(d) He is too happy to retreat.

3. Many refugees in South Vietnam belong to this religion.
(a) Methodist.
(b) Buddhist.
(c) Baptist.
(d) Catholic.

4. In order to build broad-based support for his cause, Ho Chi Minh needs to do what?
(a) Gain the aid of Communist China.
(b) Downplay his communist beliefs.
(c) Launch a massive PR campaign.
(d) Take over the south by force.

5. In what year does the Vann family move to Atlantic City?
(a) 1953.
(b) 1944.
(c) 1966.
(d) 1937.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John Paul Vann find out about the numbers of the Regional Forces in Hau Nghia?

2. John Paul Vann's frustrations with the war grow because of which of the following reasons:

3. Who is considered the Viet Cong's most capable general?

4. Which United States President oversees the rapid escalation of the war in Vietnam?

5. Which person below gives John Paul Vann his first military command duties with the 7th Division?

(see the answer key)

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