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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. Who does John Paul Vann's mother spend her money on (primarily)?
(a) The kids at the orphanage.
(b) The children.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Herself.

2. In what year is John Paul Vann born?
(a) 1924.
(b) 1933.
(c) 1941.
(d) 1962.

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

4. Approximately how many pages are in the famous "Pentagon Papers"?
(a) 5,000.
(b) 300.
(c) 7,000.
(d) 1,100.

5. One of the early propaganda efforts on the part of Diem's South Vietnamese government is to try to identify all Viet Minh as __________________.
(a) Imperialists.
(b) Fascists.
(c) Colonialists.
(d) Communists.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does John Paul Vann's mother make money for herself?

2. What is General Harkins' response to John Paul Vann's report of the battle?

3. Which Vietnamese emperor hands over his power and authority to the Viet Minh when he abdicates the throne in 1946?

4. Which ARVN commander launches a "dummy assault" on the Ap Bac site to save face and put a positive PR spin on the confrontation?

5. Which of the following famous generals is NOT present in the funeral processional of John Paul Vann?

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