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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. John Paul Vann sees himself as a ____________ of the American way of life.
(a) Grudging servant.
(b) Enemy.
(c) Promoter.
(d) Guardian.

2. During the early 1960s, the Vietcong forces are _______________ in comparison to the ARVN troops.
(a) Superior.
(b) Greatly inferior.
(c) Easily slain.
(d) Unmotivated.

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

4. When John Paul Vann is eventually recruited into the Army, what is his job intended to be?
(a) Flying bombing missions.
(b) Officer training.
(c) Recruiting other able-bodied men.
(d) Repairing jeeps and trucks.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. John Paul Vann's Vietnamese counterpart is named:

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

4. Who is Myrtle Tripp's first husband?

5. The VNAF is an acronym that stood for what?

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