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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. The Battle of Ap Bac is seen as a huge ________________ for the Viet Cong.
(a) Loss.
(b) Disappointment.
(c) Opportunity.
(d) Victory.

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

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

4. In what year does Myrtle actually allow Frank Vann to adopt John Paul Vann?
(a) 1956.
(b) 1947.
(c) 1942.
(d) 1933.

5. According to John Paul Vann, General Huynh Van Cao is more concerned with ________________________ than winning the war.
(a) Losing his job or a promotion
(b) Getting shot in the line of duty
(c) Letting the Americans run the wartime operations
(d) Looking bad on television

Short Answer Questions

1. The helicopters that carry the ARVN troops to the battle location are affectionately known by what name?

2. When do the Vann children eventually start receiving gifts for Christmas?

3. To better fortify themselves against the ARVN assault, VC guerrillas at Ap Bac use ___________ extensively.

4. Which of the following ARVN infantry units is referred to as the "cockpit of war" during Vietnam?

5. During the early 1960s, the Vietcong forces are _______________ in comparison to the ARVN troops.

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