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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to John Paul Vann, General Huynh Van Cao is more concerned with ________________________ than winning the war.
(a) Looking bad on television
(b) Getting shot in the line of duty
(c) Letting the Americans run the wartime operations
(d) Losing his job or a promotion

2. John Paul Vann admires the "peasant army" of the South Vietnamese, citing these two traits as particularly endearing:
(a) Cheerfulness and endurance.
(b) Cooking skills and knowledge of combat tactics.
(c) Industriousness and creativity.
(d) Friendliness and good aim.

3. On which day is the funeral of John Paul Vann held?
(a) May 17, 1972.
(b) June 16, 1972.
(c) December 13, 1971.
(d) July 4, 1973.

4. What age is John Paul Vann when he was first deployed to South Vietnam in 1962?
(a) Twenty-seven.
(b) Thirty-seven.
(c) Thirty-two.
(d) Twenty-nine.

5. The helicopters that carry the ARVN troops to the battle location are affectionately known by what name?
(a) Hogs.
(b) Cobras.
(c) Pack Mules.
(d) Flying Bananas.

6. Which of the following is another aspect of John Paul Vann's personality mentioned in "The Funeral"?
(a) A relentless blame-dodger.
(b) Never questions his orders or the mission once.
(c) Always seems to have difficulty with those in authority.
(d) Deceitful and scheming.

7. Which of the following best describes the attendees at John Paul Vann's funeral?
(a) Protesters and those who disliked him.
(b) Both those that agreed and disagreed with his vision.
(c) Only his closest friends and family.
(d) His commanding officers, friends, and public relations agent.

8. To better fortify themselves against the ARVN assault, VC guerrillas at Ap Bac use ___________ extensively.
(a) Heavy gun implacements.
(b) Pill boxes.
(c) Razor wire traps.
(d) Fox holes.

9. Where does John Paul Vann die?
(a) Over the Pacific Ocean.
(b) Central Highlands of North Vietnam.
(c) On his way home from work at the Pentagon.
(d) Central Highlands of South Vietnam.

10. How many ARVN helicopters are downed by the VC forces during the battle?
(a) 10.
(b) 5.
(c) All of them.
(d) 7.

11. Which of the following is true about the relationship between John Paul Vann and Huynh Van Cao?
(a) They clashed constantly.
(b) They didn't know each other at all.
(c) Each learned from the other.
(d) They got along well.

12. What is the President of the Republic of Vietnam's French name?
(a) Jean-Claude.
(b) Jean Baptiste.
(c) Cristophe Yves.
(d) Marc-Antoine.

13. After numerous wars with the Chinese and the French, the Vietnamese adopt the following military philosophy which gives the forces of Ho Chi Minh courage during the First and Second Indochina Wars:
(a) He who fights and runs away, lives to fight another day.
(b) An ostensibly weaker force, properly guided, can defeat a stronger one.
(c) Dominance through superior numbers is the only path to victory.
(d) Non-violence is better than war.

14. How much preparation time do the Vietcong have before the ARVN attacked them at Ap Bac?
(a) Four hours.
(b) Seven weeks.
(c) Two months.
(d) Three days.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following generals is the commanding officer of U.S. personnel in Vietnam in 1962?

2. Which United States President oversees the rapid escalation of the war in Vietnam?

3. What is the American troops' nickname for the Viet Cong?

4. What are the two key reasons why the ARVN forces did not soundly defeat the VC at Ap Bac?

5. The primary element of chance in the Battle of Ap Bac is which of the following?

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