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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. How far off (in miles) from their intended landing zones are the ARVN paratroopers eventually dropped?
(a) One and a half miles.
(b) One half mile.
(c) Two miles.
(d) One mile.

2. What word best describes John Paul Vann's physical size?
(a) Small.
(b) Dangerously thin.
(c) Towering.
(d) Portly.

3. On what date do the American advisers and ARVN military commanders begin planning the offensive at Ap Bac?
(a) July 4, 1962.
(b) January 2, 1963.
(c) December 25, 1963.
(d) December 28, 1962.

4. In what year is General Harkins replaced?
(a) 1966.
(b) 1968.
(c) 1962.
(d) 1964.

5. Who is primarily responsible for the gathering of pre-battle intelligence for this conflict?
(a) Jim Drummond.
(b) Capt. Lee Nguyen Binh.
(c) General Westmoreland.
(d) John Paul Vann.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which distinguished general from World War II is dispatched to Vietnam to assess the situation?

2. Ngo Dinh Nhu's wife, Madam Ngo, is not-so-affectionately known by what nickname?

3. The headquarters of the 7th Infantry Division of the ARVN is called:

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

5. What are the two key reasons why the ARVN forces did not soundly defeat the VC at Ap Bac?

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