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

2. John Paul Vann's Vietnamese counterpart is named:
(a) Huynh Van Cao.
(b) Ho Chi Minh.
(c) Pol Pot.
(d) Ngo Dinh Diem.

3. What is General Harkins' response to John Paul Vann's report of the battle?
(a) He re-assigns John Paul Vann to Germany.
(b) He takes it all in stride.
(c) He wants to fire John Paul Vann.
(d) He promotes John Paul Vann to Major General.

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

5. Where do the H-21 Hueys initially land during the Battle of Ap Bac?
(a) The Hueys didn't get to land.
(b) Open field.
(c) Hilltops.
(d) Rice paddies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What phrase best describes the bulk of the soldiers in the South Vietnamese Army?

2. What word best describes John Paul Vann's physical size?

3. Where is John Paul Vann buried?

4. What phrase below best describes the relationship of Frank Vann with his sons?

5. Which general replaces General Harkins as the supreme commander of the U.S. forces in Vietnam?

(see the answer key)

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