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

2. In what month are Ngo Dinh Diem and his brother assassinated?
(a) April.
(b) November.
(c) January.
(d) August.

3. Which distinguished general from World War II is dispatched to Vietnam to assess the situation?
(a) General George S. Patton.
(b) General Dwight D. Eisenhower.
(c) General Douglas MacArthur.
(d) General Victor Krulak.

4. 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?
(a) The Vann Luck.
(b) Vann's Utter Madness.
(c) The Luck of the Irish.
(d) Death Wish.

5. French occupation of Vietnam officially ends shortly after this decisive battle during the First Indochina War:
(a) Battle of Dien Bien Phu.
(b) Battle of Khe Sanh.
(c) Battle of Ap Bac.
(d) Battle of Ia Drang.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the Vann children eventually start receiving gifts for Christmas?

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

3. The headquarters of the 7th Infantry Division of the ARVN is called:

4. How does John Paul Vann summarize the events at Ap Bac?

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

(see the answer key)

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