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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, "Taking on the System".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following helicopters are newly introduced to the ARVN/U.S. forces by the time of the Battle of Ap Bac?
(a) Flying Bananas.
(b) Sea Bees.
(c) Hueys.
(d) Cobras.

3. The name for the pro-North Vietnamese forces based in South Vietnam is the ___________________.
(a) People's Liberation Army.
(b) The Resistance.
(c) Communist Army of South Vietnam.
(d) National Liberation Front.

4. Which of the following is another aspect of John Paul Vann's personality mentioned in "The Funeral"?
(a) Always seems to have difficulty with those in authority.
(b) Never questions his orders or the mission once.
(c) A relentless blame-dodger.
(d) Deceitful and scheming.

5. What is the nickname of Cao's advisor, Colonel Wilbur Wilson?
(a) Stonewall.
(b) Ironsides.
(c) Coal Bin Willie.
(d) Black Bill.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To save face following the Battle of Ap Bac, General Cao does which of the following?

3. Following their slow but steady stream of military successes, the South Vietnamese President, Ngo Dinh Diem, awards the 7th Infantry Division for their __________________.

4. John Paul Vann sees himself as a ____________ of the American way of life.

5. Which of the following is true about the relationship between John Paul Vann and Huynh Van Cao?

(see the answer key)

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