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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. 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) Six gray horses hitched to a caisson.
(d) A marching band.

2. What are the two key reasons why the ARVN forces did not soundly defeat the VC at Ap Bac?
(a) Lack of air support and inferior weapons.
(b) Bad advise from the Americans and no armor support.
(c) Poor communications and timing.
(d) Insufficient men and munitions.

3. Which of the following funeral attendees is also an instrumental adviser to the South Vietnamese during the early 1960s?
(a) Joseph Alsop.
(b) General Edward Lansdale.
(c) Lt. Col. Lucien Conein.
(d) Ho Chi Minh.

4. Where does John Paul Vann die?
(a) Over the Pacific Ocean.
(b) On his way home from work at the Pentagon.
(c) Central Highlands of North Vietnam.
(d) Central Highlands of South Vietnam.

5. John Paul Vann admires the "peasant army" of the South Vietnamese, citing these two traits as particularly endearing:
(a) Cooking skills and knowledge of combat tactics.
(b) Friendliness and good aim.
(c) Industriousness and creativity.
(d) Cheerfulness and endurance.

Short Answer Questions

1. French occupation of Vietnam officially ends shortly after this decisive battle during the First Indochina War:

2. John Paul Vann is born during what era?

3. Who is President of the United States in 1962?

4. General Edward Lansdale is a clandestine operative for which U.S. government agency?

5. Which of the following helicopters are newly introduced to the ARVN/U.S. forces by the time of the Battle of Ap Bac?

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