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

2. The helicopters that carry the ARVN troops to the battle location are affectionately known by what name?
(a) Flying Bananas.
(b) Hogs.
(c) Pack Mules.
(d) Cobras.

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

4. On what date do the American advisers and ARVN military commanders begin planning the offensive at Ap Bac?
(a) December 25, 1963.
(b) December 28, 1962.
(c) July 4, 1962.
(d) January 2, 1963.

5. Who is President of the United States in 1962?
(a) John F. Kennedy.
(b) Lyndon B. Johnson.
(c) Dwight D. Eisenhower.
(d) Richard M. Nixon.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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.

2. This group of organized gangs and criminals attempt a revolt in South Vietnam's capitol city of Saigon.

3. The Communist forces of North Vietnam are led by which of the following men?

4. The army of the Vietcong has doubled in size by what year?

5. In what month are Ngo Dinh Diem and his brother assassinated?

(see the answer key)

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