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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 phrase best describes the bulk of the soldiers in the South Vietnamese Army?
(a) Grizzled veterans.
(b) Combat ready.
(c) Cannon fodder.
(d) Underprepared and untrained.

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

3. Where is John Paul Vann buried?
(a) Arlington, Virginia.
(b) John Paul Vann was listed MIA.
(c) Norfolk, Virginia.
(d) My Tho, South Vietnam.

4. The ARVN forces are often sent to level villages suspected of being what?
(a) Disloyal to the South Vietnamese government.
(b) Predominantly Buddhist.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) Vietcong positions.

5. What word best describes the atmosphere in Vietnam in 1965, according to John Paul Vann?
(a) Panic.
(b) Resolve.
(c) Optimism.
(d) Despair.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year is John Paul Vann born?

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

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

4. Which war is John Paul Vann sent to first, where he is promoted to the rank of Captain in 1950?

5. Following their slow but steady stream of military successes, the South Vietnamese President, Ngo Dinh Diem, awards the 7th Infantry Division for their __________________.

(see the answer key)

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