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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 food doe the Vanns NOT usually have at Thanksgiving?
(a) Ham.
(b) Turkey.
(c) Steak.
(d) Goose.

2. How long is the projected worst-case scenario for U.S. involvement in Vietnam?
(a) Five years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) One year.
(d) Three years.

3. Which of the following generals is the commanding officer of U.S. personnel in Vietnam in 1962?
(a) General Bruce Palmer, Jr.
(b) General George S. Patton.
(c) General William Westmoreland.
(d) General Paul Harkins.

4. What are the two key reasons why the ARVN forces did not soundly defeat the VC at Ap Bac?
(a) Bad advise from the Americans and no armor support.
(b) Insufficient men and munitions.
(c) Poor communications and timing.
(d) Lack of air support and inferior weapons.

5. U.S. military ships are fired on during a routine mission in this body of water:
(a) Indian Ocean.
(b) South China Sea.
(c) Bay of Biscay.
(d) Gulf of Tonkin.

Short Answer Questions

1. This group of organized gangs and criminals attempt a revolt in South Vietnam's capitol city of Saigon.

2. Where is John Paul Vann buried?

3. Which of the following helicopters are newly introduced to the ARVN/U.S. forces by the time of the Battle of Ap Bac?

4. To better fortify themselves against the ARVN assault, VC guerrillas at Ap Bac use ___________ extensively.

5. Which person below gives John Paul Vann his first military command duties with the 7th Division?

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