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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. Which person becomes a sort of father figure to John Paul Vann?
(a) William Westmoreland.
(b) Johnny Baker.
(c) Rodney "Rod" Applegate.
(d) Garland Evan Hopkins.

2. How does John Paul Vann die?
(a) Heart attack.
(b) Friendly fire exercise.
(c) In combat at Ap Bac.
(d) Helicopter crash.

3. Who is Myrtle Tripp's first husband?
(a) Arthur Price.
(b) Ed Williams.
(c) Victor LeGay.
(d) Frank Vann.

4. Who is considered the Viet Cong's most capable general?
(a) Ngo Dinh Nhu.
(b) Vo Nguyen Giap.
(c) Ho Chi Minh.
(d) Bao Dai.

5. Ngo Dinh Diem is very afraid of ________________.
(a) Dealing with the Chinese Communists.
(b) A coup d'etat.
(c) Flying.
(d) Being on the losing side against the Vietcong.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which U.S. general becomes the object of ridicule among the American advisers and fighting personnel?

2. President Ngo Dinh Diem is made president of South Vietnam by the _______________.

3. What is the name of John Paul Vann's sweetheart and (eventual) wife?

4. How does John Paul Vann summarize the events at Ap Bac?

5. Which of the following cities is the site of the Vietnamese imperial palace?

(see the answer key)

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