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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. How many children do John Paul Vann and his wife have?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

2. What food doe the Vanns NOT usually have at Thanksgiving?
(a) Goose.
(b) Turkey.
(c) Ham.
(d) Steak.

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

4. What is the nickname of Herb Prevost's squadron?
(a) Bravo Company.
(b) The Swamp Rats.
(c) Jungle Jim.
(d) Victor Charlie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many M-113 armored personnel carriers are deployed by the ARVN/American forces to Ap Bac?

2. What is John Paul Vann's call sign during the Battle of Ap Bac?

3. Which ARVN commander leads the M-113 company during the Battle of Ap Bac?

4. Which of the following generals is the commanding officer of U.S. personnel in Vietnam in 1962?

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

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