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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 7, "John Vann Stays".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the method used by the United States to quell the rebellious tendencies of the South Vietnamese farmers who would otherwise be inclined to fight with or provide assistance to the Vietcong?
(a) Threats of imprisonment or death.
(b) Economic aid.
(c) Brutal intimidations tactics.
(d) Sweethart land deals.

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

3. The VNAF is an acronym that stood for what?
(a) Viet Nam American Federation.
(b) Violent Napalm And Fire.
(c) Viet Nam Air Force.
(d) Very Nasty Armored Fighting.

4. On what day does the attack at Ap Bac begin?
(a) April 4, 1965.
(b) December 14, 1963.
(c) January 10, 1962.
(d) January 2, 1963.

5. Where do the H-21 Hueys initially land during the Battle of Ap Bac?
(a) Rice paddies.
(b) Open field.
(c) The Hueys didn't get to land.
(d) Hilltops.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. John Paul Vann's Vietnamese counterpart is named:

3. Which prominent American political figure arrives in Vietnam to overthrow the Diem regime?

4. General Edward Lansdale is a clandestine operative for which U.S. government agency?

5. John Paul Vann is born during what era?

(see the answer key)

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