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

2. John Paul Vann sees himself as a ____________ of the American way of life.
(a) Guardian.
(b) Promoter.
(c) Grudging servant.
(d) Enemy.

3. This is one of the most effective weapons deployed by the ARVN/American forces at Ap Bac.
(a) All answers are correct.
(b) Fifty caliber guns.
(c) Rocket salvos.
(d) Napalm.

4. Who is John Paul Vann's immediate superior?
(a) Lyndon Johnson.
(b) Colonel Daniel B. Porter.
(c) General William Westmoreland.
(d) General Huynh Van Cao.

5. How much preparation time do the Vietcong have before the ARVN attacked them at Ap Bac?
(a) Four hours.
(b) Two months.
(c) Seven weeks.
(d) Three days.

Short Answer Questions

1. After numerous wars with the Chinese and the French, the Vietnamese adopt the following military philosophy which gives the forces of Ho Chi Minh courage during the First and Second Indochina Wars:

2. Which parallel is the dividing line between North and South Vietnam?

3. To save face following the Battle of Ap Bac, General Cao does which of the following?

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

5. Which of the following best describes the attendees at John Paul Vann's funeral?

(see the answer key)

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