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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the provincial chief of this Vietnamese province, targeted for liberation?
(a) Major Nam Ho Ling.
(b) Major Nguyen Tri Hanh.
(c) Major Ba Quang.
(d) Major Guang Xi Hue.

2. What word best describes the atmosphere in Vietnam in 1965, according to John Paul Vann?
(a) Optimism.
(b) Despair.
(c) Panic.
(d) Resolve.

3. In what year does John Paul Vann's mother, Myrtle, die?
(a) 1972.
(b) 1966.
(c) 1968.
(d) 1970.

4. How does John Paul Vann summarize the events at Ap Bac?
(a) "A misterable damn performance."
(b) "A narrow loss."
(c) "A complete disaster."
(d) "A masterful coordination with the ARVN."

5. For how many years during his childhood was John Paul Vann bounced between his two aunts and other friends and relatives?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two and a half.
(d) Four and a half.

6. In what year does John Paul Vann and his wife sell their home in El Paso, Texas, and move to Washington, DC?
(a) 1963.
(b) 1960.
(c) 1968.
(d) 1966.

7. Which ARVN commander launches a "dummy assault" on the Ap Bac site to save face and put a positive PR spin on the confrontation?
(a) General Ba.
(b) General Cao.
(c) General Cho.
(d) General Ming.

8. What is the name of John Paul Vann's most beloved father figure?
(a) Frank De Mint.
(b) John Paul Vann, Sr.
(c) George S. Tripp.
(d) Aaron Frank Vann.

9. In a three-page report, John Paul Vann indicates which of the following about General Huynh Van Cao?
(a) He is too happy to retreat.
(b) He will not send troops to VC occupied villages.
(c) He is a laughing stock among the ARVN troops.
(d) He doesn't care about winning.

10. What does General Harkins believe about the Battle of Ap Bac that puts him at odds with John Paul Vann, his other American subordinates, and even General York?
(a) General York is intrusive and unwelcome.
(b) The war is over and the VC are the winners.
(c) John Paul Vann's observations are tainted by his zealous spirit.
(d) Ap Bac is a military success.

11. What position is offered to John Paul Vann by Secretary of State Robert McNamara?
(a) Chief of Asian Division.
(b) Robert McNamara's Undersecretary of State.
(c) Supreme Allied Commander for Southeast Asia.
(d) Head of Joint Chiefs of Staff.

12. Starting in April, 1967, these event begin as a result of the growing VC numbers:
(a) Lightning Strikes.
(b) Hill Fights.
(c) Aerial Bombardments.
(d) Allied Ground Surge.

13. Which U.S. general becomes the object of ridicule among the American advisers and fighting personnel?
(a) General Westmoreland.
(b) General York.
(c) General Harkins.
(d) General Cao.

14. In what year is General Harkins replaced?
(a) 1962.
(b) 1964.
(c) 1966.
(d) 1968.

15. What does John Paul Vann find out about the numbers of the Regional Forces in Hau Nghia?
(a) There were no Regional Forces there.
(b) They were greatly exaggerated.
(c) They were supported by three VC divisions.
(d) They were a significant fighting force.

Short Answer Questions

1. During his work in Vietnam after 1965, John Paul Vann is befriended by whom?

2. What is General Harkins' response to John Paul Vann's report of the battle?

3. What is the name of John Paul Vann's mother?

4. Who is Myrtle Tripp's first husband?

5. How many children do John Paul Vann and his wife have?

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