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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. What phrase best describes the bulk of the soldiers in the South Vietnamese Army?
(a) Combat ready.
(b) Grizzled veterans.
(c) Underprepared and untrained.
(d) Cannon fodder.

2. The name for the pro-North Vietnamese forces based in South Vietnam is the ___________________.
(a) National Liberation Front.
(b) People's Liberation Army.
(c) Communist Army of South Vietnam.
(d) The Resistance.

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

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

5. French occupation of Vietnam officially ends shortly after this decisive battle during the First Indochina War:
(a) Battle of Dien Bien Phu.
(b) Battle of Ia Drang.
(c) Battle of Khe Sanh.
(d) Battle of Ap Bac.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is another aspect of John Paul Vann's personality mentioned in "The Funeral"?

2. The Communist forces of North Vietnam are led by which of the following men?

3. The ARVN commanders feel ____________ to the forces of the Vietcong.

4. 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.

5. What is the American troops' nickname for the Viet Cong?

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