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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Which of the following ARVN infantry units is referred to as the "cockpit of war" during Vietnam?
(a) 9th Infantry Division.
(b) 5th Infantry Division.
(c) 1st Infantry Division.
(d) 7th Infantry Division.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On which day is the funeral of John Paul Vann held?

2. What is the nickname of Herb Prevost's squadron?

3. 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.

4. Which of the following best describes the attendees at John Paul Vann's funeral?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the many guerrilla-style hit-and-run missions of the Viet Cong teach them about the nature of their enemies, the South Vietnamese and the Americans?

2. What is one of the secret desires of the American military advisers with regard to the Viet Cong's fighting tactics?

3. Which American adviser is responsible for drawing up the basic plan of attack for the ARVN?

4. What are some of the reasons why the South Vietnamese people as a whole do not rally behind the Americans?

5. How many Viet Cong were at the radio tower position at Ap Bac and what were the actual combat conditions there?

6. In what ways does John Paul Vann interact with his superior officers during his assignment to Vietnam?

7. Why are the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) referred to as "Viet Cong"?

8. What is the preliminary intelligence report given by Jim Drummond and the eavesdroppers in the Otters concerning the size and capabilities of the VC force at Ap Bac?

9. As adviser to the 7th Infantry Division of the ARVN, John Paul Vann is responsible for the defense and preservation of what area in Vietnam?

10. John Paul Vann retires from the military in 1963, only to go back to Vietnam with the AID in 1965 and serve until his death in 1972. Based on what we've learned from "The Funeral" section, why do you think he does this?

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