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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. John Paul Vann admires the "peasant army" of the South Vietnamese, citing these two traits as particularly endearing:
(a) Industriousness and creativity.
(b) Cheerfulness and endurance.
(c) Cooking skills and knowledge of combat tactics.
(d) Friendliness and good aim.

2. During 1962, much of South Vietnam is __________.
(a) Rural.
(b) Industrial.
(c) Suburban.
(d) Urban.

3. Where does John Paul Vann die?
(a) On his way home from work at the Pentagon.
(b) Central Highlands of North Vietnam.
(c) Central Highlands of South Vietnam.
(d) Over the Pacific Ocean.

4. Which religious group does President Ngo Dinh Diem persecute most severely?
(a) Buddhists.
(b) Christians.
(c) Moslems.
(d) Taoists.

5. 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 were considerate and polite.
(d) They adhered strictly to the Geneva Convention with regard to interrogation techniques.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much preparation time do the Vietcong have before the ARVN attacked them at Ap Bac?

2. How many M-113 armored personnel carriers are deployed by the ARVN/American forces to Ap Bac?

3. John Paul Vann's Vietnamese counterpart is named:

4. President Ngo Dinh Diem is made president of South Vietnam by the _______________.

5. Who is the provincial chief of this Vietnamese province, targeted for liberation?

(see the answer key)

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