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

2. John Paul Vann requests the following equipment to help the M-113s navigate across the various canals in the battlefield:
(a) Half tracks.
(b) Amphibious troop carriers.
(c) Bulldozers.
(d) Portable bridges.

3. Which of the following is true about the relationship between John Paul Vann and Huynh Van Cao?
(a) They got along well.
(b) They didn't know each other at all.
(c) Each learned from the other.
(d) They clashed constantly.

4. How are the Viet Minh perceived by many of the Vietnamese people, especially in light of their victory over the French in the First Indochina War?
(a) Anti-authoritarian radicals.
(b) Deeply religious traditionalists.
(c) Patriotic freedom fighters.
(d) Enlightened warriors.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. John Paul Vann's frustrations with the war grow because of which of the following reasons:

3. 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.

4. On what day does the attack at Ap Bac begin?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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