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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 name of John Paul Vann's widow?
(a) Sarah Alexandra.
(b) Mary Jane.
(c) Jane Marie.
(d) Mary Elisabeth.

2. Approximately how many pages are in the famous "Pentagon Papers"?
(a) 7,000.
(b) 300.
(c) 1,100.
(d) 5,000.

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

4. Which of the following generals is the commanding officer of U.S. personnel in Vietnam in 1962?
(a) General George S. Patton.
(b) General Paul Harkins.
(c) General William Westmoreland.
(d) General Bruce Palmer, Jr.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Battle of Ap Bac is seen as a huge ________________ for the Viet Cong.

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

3. Which of the following famous generals is NOT present in the funeral processional of John Paul Vann?

4. One of the early propaganda efforts on the part of Diem's South Vietnamese government is to try to identify all Viet Minh as __________________.

5. Many refugees in South Vietnam belong to this religion.

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