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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, "The Battle of Ap Bac".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many ARVN helicopters are downed by the VC forces during the battle?
(a) 5.
(b) 7.
(c) All of them.
(d) 10.

2. Which of the following cities is the site of the Vietnamese imperial palace?
(a) Hue.
(b) Saigon.
(c) My Tho.
(d) Hanoi.

3. During 1962, much of South Vietnam is __________.
(a) Suburban.
(b) Industrial.
(c) Urban.
(d) Rural.

4. President Diem's younger brother, Ngo Dinh Nhu, is relied upon for his military and political advise despite the fact he has a(n) _______________ dependency.
(a) Gambling.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Opium.
(d) Nicotine.

5. Which United States President oversees the rapid escalation of the war in Vietnam?
(a) Dwight D. Eisenhower.
(b) Richard M. Nixon.
(c) John F. Kennedy.
(d) Lyndon B. Johnson.

Short Answer Questions

1. The VNAF is an acronym that stood for what?

2. Which of the following character traits DOES NOT fit John Paul Vann?

3. 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?

4. John Paul Vann is a risk-taker to such a degree that other soldiers were amazed at his bravado (or foolhardiness). How is this personality trait described by those that knew him?

5. In what city is the 7th Infantry Division (and John Paul Vann) stationed?

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