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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 a prominent religion practiced in South Vietnam?
(a) Taoist.
(b) Seventh-Day Adventist.
(c) Buddhist.
(d) Catholic.

2. What is the name of John Paul Vann's widow?
(a) Sarah Alexandra.
(b) Mary Elisabeth.
(c) Jane Marie.
(d) Mary Jane.

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

4. What is John Paul Vann's call sign during the Battle of Ap Bac?
(a) Topper Six.
(b) Red Rooster.
(c) Gold Leader.
(d) Walrus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many ARVN helicopters are downed by the VC forces during the battle?

2. General Edward Lansdale is a clandestine operative for which U.S. government agency?

3. The name for the pro-North Vietnamese forces based in South Vietnam is the ___________________.

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

5. One of the early propaganda efforts on the part of Diem's South Vietnamese government is to try to identify all Viet Minh as __________________.

(see the answer key)

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