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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. The protagonist of the book, John Paul Vann, is killed in 1972 while serving what organization?
(a) Khmer Rouge.
(b) Agency for International Development.
(c) Central Intelligence Agency.
(d) Army of the Republic of Viet Nam.

2. Who is President of the United States in 1962?
(a) Richard M. Nixon.
(b) John F. Kennedy.
(c) Dwight D. Eisenhower.
(d) Lyndon B. Johnson.

3. How many Viet Cong guerrillas are entrenched in defensive positions at Ap Bac?
(a) 5,000.
(b) 2,500.
(c) 350.
(d) 700.

4. This group of organized gangs and criminals attempt a revolt in South Vietnam's capitol city of Saigon.
(a) Khmer Rouge.
(b) Viet Minh.
(c) Cao Dai.
(d) Binh Xuyen.

5. Which of the following is NOT present at the funeral of John Paul Vann?
(a) An Air Force fly-over.
(b) An honor guard.
(c) A marching band.
(d) Six gray horses hitched to a caisson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which ARVN commander leads the M-113 company during the Battle of Ap Bac?

2. What are the findings of the generals sent to Saigon with regard to the ARVN/American performance at Ap Bac?

3. U.S. military ships are fired on during a routine mission in this body of water:

4. Which United States President oversees the rapid escalation of the war in Vietnam?

5. Who is John Paul Vann's immediate superior?

(see the answer key)

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