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

2. Ngo Dinh Nhu's wife, Madam Ngo, is not-so-affectionately known by what nickname?
(a) The Terrible.
(b) The Iron Lady.
(c) The Dragon Lady.
(d) The Ice Maiden.

3. Which of the following character traits DOES NOT fit John Paul Vann?
(a) Aggressive.
(b) Strong-willed.
(c) Vindictive.
(d) Prideful.

4. Who is considered the Viet Cong's most capable general?
(a) Bao Dai.
(b) Vo Nguyen Giap.
(c) Ho Chi Minh.
(d) Ngo Dinh Nhu.

5. What age is John Paul Vann when he was first deployed to South Vietnam in 1962?
(a) Thirty-two.
(b) Twenty-nine.
(c) Twenty-seven.
(d) Thirty-seven.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Many refugees in South Vietnam belong to this religion.

3. John Paul Vann sees himself as a ____________ of the American way of life.

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

5. U.S. military ships are fired on during a routine mission in this body of water:

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