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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 much preparation time do the Vietcong have before the ARVN attacked them at Ap Bac?
(a) Two months.
(b) Three days.
(c) Four hours.
(d) Seven weeks.

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

3. Which person becomes a sort of father figure to John Paul Vann?
(a) Garland Evan Hopkins.
(b) Johnny Baker.
(c) Rodney "Rod" Applegate.
(d) William Westmoreland.

4. What is the method used by the United States to quell the rebellious tendencies of the South Vietnamese farmers who would otherwise be inclined to fight with or provide assistance to the Vietcong?
(a) Sweethart land deals.
(b) Economic aid.
(c) Threats of imprisonment or death.
(d) Brutal intimidations tactics.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many brothers does John Paul Vann have?

2. On what day does the attack at Ap Bac begin?

3. How many ARVN helicopters are downed by the VC forces during the battle?

4. How many M-113 armored personnel carriers are deployed by the ARVN/American forces to Ap Bac?

5. Who is Myrtle Tripp's first husband?

(see the answer key)

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