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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 ARVN commander launches a "dummy assault" on the Ap Bac site to save face and put a positive PR spin on the confrontation?
(a) General Cho.
(b) General Ba.
(c) General Cao.
(d) General Ming.

2. What is the name of John Paul Vann's most beloved father figure?
(a) George S. Tripp.
(b) Aaron Frank Vann.
(c) John Paul Vann, Sr.
(d) Frank De Mint.

3. How far off (in miles) from their intended landing zones are the ARVN paratroopers eventually dropped?
(a) One half mile.
(b) Two miles.
(c) One mile.
(d) One and a half miles.

4. What is the name of John Paul Vann's biological father?
(a) John Paul LeGay.
(b) Frank Vann.
(c) Johnny Spry.
(d) Arthur Price.

5. The Battle of Ap Bac is seen as a huge ________________ for the Viet Cong.
(a) Opportunity.
(b) Victory.
(c) Disappointment.
(d) Loss.

Short Answer Questions

1. University students in which city start riots to protest Diem's government?

2. Which of the following is true about the relationship between John Paul Vann and Huynh Van Cao?

3. In what year is John Paul Vann born?

4. Which city in North Vietnam is the base for Ho Chi Minh's government?

5. In order to build broad-based support for his cause, Ho Chi Minh needs to do what?

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