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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 7, "John Vann Stays".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What phrase below best describes the relationship of Frank Vann with his sons?
(a) Unavailable because of his hectic work schedule.
(b) Drunken and abusive.
(c) Loving, but unable to provide much of a living.
(d) Loving and well-off.

2. President Diem's younger brother, Ngo Dinh Nhu, is relied upon for his military and political advise despite the fact he has a(n) _______________ dependency.
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Opium.
(c) Gambling.
(d) Nicotine.

3. In what year is General Harkins replaced?
(a) 1966.
(b) 1968.
(c) 1962.
(d) 1964.

4. Which of the following famous generals is NOT present in the funeral processional of John Paul Vann?
(a) General William Westmoreland.
(b) Lt. General Richard Stilwell.
(c) General John Pershing.
(d) General Bruce Palmer, Jr.

5. Which of the following funeral attendees is also an instrumental adviser to the South Vietnamese during the early 1960s?
(a) Joseph Alsop.
(b) Lt. Col. Lucien Conein.
(c) Ho Chi Minh.
(d) General Edward Lansdale.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which parallel is the dividing line between North and South Vietnam?

2. The protagonist of the book, John Paul Vann, is killed in 1972 while serving what organization?

3. Which of the following is NOT a prominent religion practiced in South Vietnam?

4. How does John Paul Vann summarize the events at Ap Bac?

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

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