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

2. In what city is the 7th Infantry Division (and John Paul Vann) stationed?
(a) My Tho.
(b) Ap Bac.
(c) Saigon.
(d) Hanoi.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of John Paul Vann's sweetheart and (eventual) wife?

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

3. Where do the H-21 Hueys initially land during the Battle of Ap Bac?

4. Which person becomes a sort of father figure to John Paul Vann?

5. What phrase best describes the bulk of the soldiers in the South Vietnamese Army?

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