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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, "The Battle of Ap Bac".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the President of the Republic of Vietnam's French name?
(a) Jean-Claude.
(b) Cristophe Yves.
(c) Jean Baptiste.
(d) Marc-Antoine.

2. On which day is the funeral of John Paul Vann held?
(a) July 4, 1973.
(b) June 16, 1972.
(c) May 17, 1972.
(d) December 13, 1971.

3. This person is an influential figure in stabilizing the national government of the Philippines during the 1950s and was sent to South Vietnam to see if he could do the same there.
(a) General Douglas MacArthur.
(b) Secretary of State Robert McNamara.
(c) General Edward Lansdale.
(d) John Paul Vann.

4. The primary element of chance in the Battle of Ap Bac is which of the following?
(a) Ground fog.
(b) Torrential rain.
(c) A solar eclipse.
(d) Blinding dust storm.

5. What is the method used by the United States to quell the rebellious tendencies of the South Vietnamese farmers who would otherwise be inclined to fight with or provide assistance to the Vietcong?
(a) Sweethart land deals.
(b) Economic aid.
(c) Brutal intimidations tactics.
(d) Threats of imprisonment or death.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. President Ngo Dinh Diem is made president of South Vietnam by the _______________.

4. The ARVN forces are often sent to level villages suspected of being what?

5. U.S. military ships are fired on during a routine mission in this body of water:

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