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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. French occupation of Vietnam officially ends shortly after this decisive battle during the First Indochina War:
(a) Battle of Dien Bien Phu.
(b) Battle of Ia Drang.
(c) Battle of Khe Sanh.
(d) Battle of Ap Bac.

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

3. On which day is the funeral of John Paul Vann held?
(a) December 13, 1971.
(b) July 4, 1973.
(c) May 17, 1972.
(d) June 16, 1972.

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

5. Which Vietnamese emperor hands over his power and authority to the Viet Minh when he abdicates the throne in 1946?
(a) Ming Yat-Sun.
(b) Tuy Ling.
(c) Bao Dai.
(d) Boa Thai.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far off (in miles) from their intended landing zones are the ARVN paratroopers eventually dropped?

2. What is John Paul Vann's call sign during the Battle of Ap Bac?

3. In order to build broad-based support for his cause, Ho Chi Minh needs to do what?

4. John Paul Vann's Vietnamese counterpart is named:

5. President Ngo Dinh Diem is made president of South Vietnam by the _______________.

(see the answer key)

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