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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, "Antecedents to the Man".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Many refugees in South Vietnam belong to this religion.
(a) Buddhist.
(b) Methodist.
(c) Baptist.
(d) Catholic.

2. Which parallel is the dividing line between North and South Vietnam?
(a) 51st.
(b) 23rd.
(c) 13th.
(d) 17th.

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

4. What is the name of John Paul Vann's biological father?
(a) Frank Vann.
(b) Johnny Spry.
(c) John Paul LeGay.
(d) Arthur Price.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Which one of the twelve U.S. generals stationed in Saigon feels the need to visit the site of the Battle of Ap Bac to assess what went wrong?

3. What food is NOT a staple in the Vann family diet when John Paul Vann was growing up?

4. Who is appointed by General Edward Lansdale to be the President of the Republic of South Vietnam?

5. Where do the H-21 Hueys initially land during the Battle of Ap Bac?

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