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

2. Ho Chi Minh lived in which country (other than Vietnam) prior to the Vietnam War?
(a) Italy.
(b) The Philippines.
(c) China.
(d) France.

3. Who is considered the Viet Cong's most capable general?
(a) Ngo Dinh Nhu.
(b) Bao Dai.
(c) Ho Chi Minh.
(d) Vo Nguyen Giap.

4. Which Vietnamese emperor hands over his power and authority to the Viet Minh when he abdicates the throne in 1946?
(a) Bao Dai.
(b) Ming Yat-Sun.
(c) Tuy Ling.
(d) Boa Thai.

5. How are the Viet Minh perceived by many of the Vietnamese people, especially in light of their victory over the French in the First Indochina War?
(a) Enlightened warriors.
(b) Anti-authoritarian radicals.
(c) Deeply religious traditionalists.
(d) Patriotic freedom fighters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which notable newspaper reporter of the era is an attendee at the John Paul Vann funeral?

2. What phrase best describes the bulk of the soldiers in the South Vietnamese Army?

3. Who is primarily responsible for the gathering of pre-battle intelligence for this conflict?

4. How many brothers does John Paul Vann have?

5. In order to build broad-based support for his cause, Ho Chi Minh needs to do what?

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