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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The primary element of chance in the Battle of Ap Bac is which of the following?
(a) A solar eclipse.
(b) Torrential rain.
(c) Blinding dust storm.
(d) Ground fog.

4. John Paul Vann's frustrations with the war grow because of which of the following reasons:
(a) The Vietcong are extremely powerful and the US is hopelessly outmatched.
(b) He gets no real help from Huynh Van Cao or from his own commanders.
(c) Media coverage of the war is deemed unfair and biased against the government in Saigon.
(d) He is merely an advisor and doesn't get to go fight anyone.

5. The name for the pro-North Vietnamese forces based in South Vietnam is the ___________________.
(a) The Resistance.
(b) National Liberation Front.
(c) People's Liberation Army.
(d) Communist Army of South Vietnam.

6. What is the name of John Paul Vann's widow?
(a) Sarah Alexandra.
(b) Jane Marie.
(c) Mary Elisabeth.
(d) Mary Jane.

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

8. The ARVN forces are often sent to level villages suspected of being what?
(a) Disloyal to the South Vietnamese government.
(b) Vietcong positions.
(c) Predominantly Buddhist.
(d) All answers are correct.

9. President Diem's younger brother, Ngo Dinh Nhu, is relied upon for his military and political advise despite the fact he has a(n) _______________ dependency.
(a) Gambling.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Opium.
(d) Nicotine.

10. Which of the following ARVN commanders is promoted to the rank of general just before the Battle of Ap Bac?
(a) Le Nguyen Binh.
(b) Tong Doc Loc.
(c) Huynh Van Cao.
(d) Bui Dinh Dam.

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

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

13. What is John Paul Vann's call sign during the Battle of Ap Bac?
(a) Red Rooster.
(b) Topper Six.
(c) Gold Leader.
(d) Walrus.

14. Which of the following character traits DOES NOT fit John Paul Vann?
(a) Strong-willed.
(b) Aggressive.
(c) Vindictive.
(d) Prideful.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The headquarters of the 7th Infantry Division of the ARVN is called:

2. Which of the following is NOT present at the funeral of John Paul Vann?

3. During 1962, much of South Vietnam is __________.

4. Which of the following is true about the relationship between John Paul Vann and Huynh Van Cao?

5. Which of the following helicopters are newly introduced to the ARVN/U.S. forces by the time of the Battle of Ap Bac?

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