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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, "Antecedents to the Man".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the nickname of John Paul Vann's maternal grandmother?
(a) Queenie.
(b) Princess.
(c) Queen.
(d) Gardenia.

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

3. Who is primarily responsible for the gathering of pre-battle intelligence for this conflict?
(a) Jim Drummond.
(b) Capt. Lee Nguyen Binh.
(c) John Paul Vann.
(d) General Westmoreland.

4. What phrase below best describes the relationship of Frank Vann with his sons?
(a) Loving, but unable to provide much of a living.
(b) Drunken and abusive.
(c) Loving and well-off.
(d) Unavailable because of his hectic work schedule.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which person becomes a sort of father figure to John Paul Vann?

2. How many ARVN helicopters are downed by the VC forces during the battle?

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

4. On what date do the American advisers and ARVN military commanders begin planning the offensive at Ap Bac?

5. What is the name of John Paul Vann's sweetheart and (eventual) wife?

(see the answer key)

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