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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Non-violence is better than war.
(b) An ostensibly weaker force, properly guided, can defeat a stronger one.
(c) Dominance through superior numbers is the only path to victory.
(d) He who fights and runs away, lives to fight another day.

2. What is the nickname of Cao's advisor, Colonel Wilbur Wilson?
(a) Black Bill.
(b) Ironsides.
(c) Stonewall.
(d) Coal Bin Willie.

3. In order to build broad-based support for his cause, Ho Chi Minh needs to do what?
(a) Gain the aid of Communist China.
(b) Downplay his communist beliefs.
(c) Launch a massive PR campaign.
(d) Take over the south by force.

4. What organization is established by President Kennedy to act as an advisory body to the government in South Vietnam?
(a) The OSS.
(b) Military Council of Vietnam.
(c) Central Intelligence Agency.
(d) Military Assistance Command - Vietnam.

5. Which person below gives John Paul Vann his first military command duties with the 7th Division?
(a) General Palmer.
(b) Colonel Tim Bradstreet.
(c) General Westmoreland.
(d) Colonel Daniel B. Porter.

6. How many M-113 armored personnel carriers are deployed by the ARVN/American forces to Ap Bac?
(a) 10.
(b) 13.
(c) 12.
(d) 11.

7. John Paul Vann requests the following equipment to help the M-113s navigate across the various canals in the battlefield:
(a) Half tracks.
(b) Bulldozers.
(c) Amphibious troop carriers.
(d) Portable bridges.

8. In what city is the 7th Infantry Division (and John Paul Vann) stationed?
(a) My Tho.
(b) Hanoi.
(c) Saigon.
(d) Ap Bac.

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

10. What are the two key reasons why the ARVN forces did not soundly defeat the VC at Ap Bac?
(a) Lack of air support and inferior weapons.
(b) Bad advise from the Americans and no armor support.
(c) Poor communications and timing.
(d) Insufficient men and munitions.

11. One of the early propaganda efforts on the part of Diem's South Vietnamese government is to try to identify all Viet Minh as __________________.
(a) Fascists.
(b) Imperialists.
(c) Communists.
(d) Colonialists.

12. The U.S. war strategy under the leadership of General William Westmoreland is described as a war of _______________.
(a) Reduction.
(b) Depletion.
(c) Containment.
(d) Attrition.

13. What is the American troops' nickname for the Viet Cong?
(a) Vietnamese Communists.
(b) Victor Charlies.
(c) Viet Reds.
(d) Ho Chi Minhers.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. This group of organized gangs and criminals attempt a revolt in South Vietnam's capitol city of Saigon.

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

3. Who is primarily responsible for the gathering of pre-battle intelligence for this conflict?

4. Which of the following ARVN commanders is promoted to the rank of general just before the Battle of Ap Bac?

5. 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?

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