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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. In what year are John Paul Vann and Mary married?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1943.
(c) 1951.
(d) 1937.

2. The VNAF is an acronym that stood for what?
(a) Viet Nam Air Force.
(b) Violent Napalm And Fire.
(c) Very Nasty Armored Fighting.
(d) Viet Nam American Federation.

3. Which war is John Paul Vann sent to first, where he is promoted to the rank of Captain in 1950?
(a) Korea.
(b) Vietnam.
(c) First Indochina War.
(d) World War II.

4. Where do the H-21 Hueys initially land during the Battle of Ap Bac?
(a) The Hueys didn't get to land.
(b) Rice paddies.
(c) Open field.
(d) Hilltops.

5. Ngo Dinh Diem is very afraid of ________________.
(a) A coup d'etat.
(b) Flying.
(c) Dealing with the Chinese Communists.
(d) Being on the losing side against the Vietcong.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many years during his childhood was John Paul Vann bounced between his two aunts and other friends and relatives?

2. The ARVN forces are often sent to level villages suspected of being what?

3. John Paul Vann requests the following equipment to help the M-113s navigate across the various canals in the battlefield:

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

5. The helicopters that carry the ARVN troops to the battle location are affectionately known by what name?

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