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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. What is the name of John Paul Vann's first REAL friend?
(a) Edward "Gene" Crutchfield.
(b) Frederick Winters.
(c) Thomas Riley.
(d) Rodney "Rod" Applegate.

2. To better fortify themselves against the ARVN assault, VC guerrillas at Ap Bac use ___________ extensively.
(a) Razor wire traps.
(b) Fox holes.
(c) Pill boxes.
(d) Heavy gun implacements.

3. Which of the following ARVN commanders is promoted to the rank of general just before the Battle of Ap Bac?
(a) Bui Dinh Dam.
(b) Le Nguyen Binh.
(c) Huynh Van Cao.
(d) Tong Doc Loc.

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

5. How many children do John Paul Vann and his wife have?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is true regarding the interrogation tactics of the Vietnamese and Cambodian "Rangers"?

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

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

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

5. What food doe the Vanns NOT usually have at Thanksgiving?

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