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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. John Paul Vann sees himself as a ____________ of the American way of life.
(a) Guardian.
(b) Enemy.
(c) Promoter.
(d) Grudging servant.

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

3. U.S. military ships are fired on during a routine mission in this body of water:
(a) South China Sea.
(b) Gulf of Tonkin.
(c) Bay of Biscay.
(d) Indian Ocean.

4. Who is appointed by General Edward Lansdale to be the President of the Republic of South Vietnam?
(a) Ngo Dinh Diem.
(b) Dien Bien Phu.
(c) Mao Tse-Tung.
(d) Ho Chi Minh.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Approximately how many pages are in the famous "Pentagon Papers"?

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