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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, "Antecedents to the Man".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many M-113 armored personnel carriers are deployed by the ARVN/American forces to Ap Bac?
(a) 11.
(b) 13.
(c) 12.
(d) 10.

2. What food is NOT a staple in the Vann family diet when John Paul Vann was growing up?
(a) Steak.
(b) Biscuits.
(c) Onions with coffee and tomato "gravy".
(d) Potatoes.

3. Which city does John Paul Vann consider "home"?
(a) Norfolk, Virginia.
(b) Phoenix, Arizona.
(c) Shreveport, Louisiana.
(d) Lawrence, Kansas.

4. For how many years during his childhood was John Paul Vann bounced between his two aunts and other friends and relatives?
(a) Three.
(b) Two and a half.
(c) One.
(d) Four and a half.

5. The ARVN commanders feel ____________ to the forces of the Vietcong.
(a) Superior
(b) Equal to
(c) Allegiance with
(d) Inferior

Short Answer Questions

1. The primary element of chance in the Battle of Ap Bac is which of the following?

2. Following their slow but steady stream of military successes, the South Vietnamese President, Ngo Dinh Diem, awards the 7th Infantry Division for their __________________.

3. What is the name of John Paul Vann's biological father?

4. Who does John Paul Vann's mother spend her money on (primarily)?

5. In what year does Myrtle actually allow Frank Vann to adopt John Paul Vann?

(see the answer key)

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