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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 7, "John Vann Stays".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following is true regarding the interrogation tactics of the Vietnamese and Cambodian "Rangers"?
(a) They were very cruel and often wound up killing their captives.
(b) They did not capture anyone, but rather killed them on the field of battle.
(c) They adhered strictly to the Geneva Convention with regard to interrogation techniques.
(d) They were considerate and polite.

3. Which U.S. general becomes the object of ridicule among the American advisers and fighting personnel?
(a) General York.
(b) General Harkins.
(c) General Westmoreland.
(d) General Cao.

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

5. Which person below gives John Paul Vann his first military command duties with the 7th Division?
(a) Colonel Tim Bradstreet.
(b) Colonel Daniel B. Porter.
(c) General Westmoreland.
(d) General Palmer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what year does John Paul Vann and his wife sell their home in El Paso, Texas, and move to Washington, DC?

3. What food doe the Vanns NOT usually have at Thanksgiving?

4. The primary element of chance in the Battle of Ap Bac is which of the following?

5. Who is appointed by General Edward Lansdale to be the President of the Republic of South Vietnam?

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