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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. Which prominent American political figure arrives in Vietnam to overthrow the Diem regime?
(a) Secretary of State Robert McNamara.
(b) Cabot Lodge, Jr.
(c) President John F. Kennedy.
(d) Henry Kissinger.

2. What is the President of the Republic of Vietnam's French name?
(a) Jean-Claude.
(b) Cristophe Yves.
(c) Marc-Antoine.
(d) Jean Baptiste.

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

4. What does John Paul Vann find out about the numbers of the Regional Forces in Hau Nghia?
(a) They were a significant fighting force.
(b) There were no Regional Forces there.
(c) They were greatly exaggerated.
(d) They were supported by three VC divisions.

5. 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) Death Wish.
(d) The Luck of the Irish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a major problem for the South Vietnamese military commanders and politicians?

2. What is the method used by the United States to quell the rebellious tendencies of the South Vietnamese farmers who would otherwise be inclined to fight with or provide assistance to the Vietcong?

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

4. On what date do the American advisers and ARVN military commanders begin planning the offensive at Ap Bac?

5. Diem engages in an ambitious campaign that redistributes _______________ from the Buddhist farmers to the Catholic refugees fleeing North Vietnam.

(see the answer key)

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