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

2. 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) Patriotic freedom fighters.
(b) Anti-authoritarian radicals.
(c) Deeply religious traditionalists.
(d) Enlightened warriors.

3. Following their slow but steady stream of military successes, the South Vietnamese President, Ngo Dinh Diem, awards the 7th Infantry Division for their __________________.
(a) Well-ordered retreats.
(b) Combat expertise.
(c) Gallantry.
(d) Total victory over the Vietcong.

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

5. Which intelligence officer, assigned to work with Vann, lives by the motto "know your foe", setting up an elaborate system of informants and launching an exhaustive data file on the Vietcong?
(a) William Westmoreland.
(b) Edward Lansdale.
(c) J. Edgar Hoover.
(d) Jim Drummond.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Ngo Dinh Diem is very afraid of ________________.

3. Which ARVN commander leads the M-113 company during the Battle of Ap Bac?

4. What is the nickname of Cao's advisor, Colonel Wilbur Wilson?

5. Where is John Paul Vann buried?

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