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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. How are the Viet Minh perceived by many of the Vietnamese people, especially in light of their victory over the French in the First Indochina War?
(a) Enlightened warriors.
(b) Deeply religious traditionalists.
(c) Patriotic freedom fighters.
(d) Anti-authoritarian radicals.

2. Which city in North Vietnam is the base for Ho Chi Minh's government?
(a) My Tho.
(b) Khe Sanh.
(c) Phnom Penh.
(d) Hanoi.

3. Which of the following cities is the site of the Vietnamese imperial palace?
(a) Hue.
(b) Saigon.
(c) Hanoi.
(d) My Tho.

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

5. What is the name of John Paul Vann's widow?
(a) Jane Marie.
(b) Mary Jane.
(c) Sarah Alexandra.
(d) Mary Elisabeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. By late 1965, the Saigon/U.S. and VC forces begin to:

2. How many children do John Paul Vann and his wife have?

3. Who does John Paul Vann's mother spend her money on (primarily)?

4. On which day is the funeral of John Paul Vann held?

5. The helicopters that carry the ARVN troops to the battle location are affectionately known by what name?

(see the answer key)

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