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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. Who is primarily responsible for the gathering of pre-battle intelligence for this conflict?
(a) Capt. Lee Nguyen Binh.
(b) General Westmoreland.
(c) Jim Drummond.
(d) John Paul Vann.

2. What are the findings of the generals sent to Saigon with regard to the ARVN/American performance at Ap Bac?
(a) They call for an immediate withdrawal of Americans from Vietnam.
(b) They agree with General Harkins.
(c) They recommend General Harkins be fired.
(d) They advocate a new government in Saigon.

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

4. What is the name of John Paul Vann's sweetheart and (eventual) wife?
(a) Mary Lee Allen.
(b) Mary Jo Allen.
(c) Mary Louise Allen.
(d) Mary Jane Allen.

5. What is General Harkins' response to John Paul Vann's report of the battle?
(a) He re-assigns John Paul Vann to Germany.
(b) He wants to fire John Paul Vann.
(c) He promotes John Paul Vann to Major General.
(d) He takes it all in stride.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Buddhist monk who voluntarily burned himself to death in order to protest the cruel actions of Diem's government in Saigon?

2. What is the nickname of Cao's advisor, Colonel Wilbur Wilson?

3. The Battle of Ap Bac is seen as a huge ________________ for the Viet Cong.

4. 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?

5. During the early 1960s, the Vietcong forces are _______________ in comparison to the ARVN troops.

(see the answer key)

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