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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, "Taking on the System".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does General Harkins believe about the Battle of Ap Bac that puts him at odds with John Paul Vann, his other American subordinates, and even General York?
(a) John Paul Vann's observations are tainted by his zealous spirit.
(b) Ap Bac is a military success.
(c) The war is over and the VC are the winners.
(d) General York is intrusive and unwelcome.

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

3. The Battle of Ap Bac is seen as a huge ________________ for the Viet Cong.
(a) Opportunity.
(b) Victory.
(c) Loss.
(d) Disappointment.

4. What is General Harkins' response to John Paul Vann's report of the battle?
(a) He takes it all in stride.
(b) He promotes John Paul Vann to Major General.
(c) He wants to fire John Paul Vann.
(d) He re-assigns John Paul Vann to Germany.

5. What is the American troops' nickname for the Viet Cong?
(a) Ho Chi Minhers.
(b) Vietnamese Communists.
(c) Victor Charlies.
(d) Viet Reds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the President of the Republic of Vietnam's French name?

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

3. Which parallel is the dividing line between North and South Vietnam?

4. Which event during the Vietnam War is used to discredit General Westmoreland's overall strategy and cause many Americans to demand an end to U.S. involvement there?

5. Which U.S. general becomes the object of ridicule among the American advisers and fighting personnel?

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