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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. After numerous wars with the Chinese and the French, the Vietnamese adopt the following military philosophy which gives the forces of Ho Chi Minh courage during the First and Second Indochina Wars:
(a) He who fights and runs away, lives to fight another day.
(b) An ostensibly weaker force, properly guided, can defeat a stronger one.
(c) Dominance through superior numbers is the only path to victory.
(d) Non-violence is better than war.

2. The U.S. war strategy under the leadership of General William Westmoreland is described as a war of _______________.
(a) Containment.
(b) Attrition.
(c) Reduction.
(d) Depletion.

3. Which of the following character traits DOES NOT fit John Paul Vann?
(a) Aggressive.
(b) Prideful.
(c) Strong-willed.
(d) Vindictive.

4. In order to build broad-based support for his cause, Ho Chi Minh needs to do what?
(a) Take over the south by force.
(b) Gain the aid of Communist China.
(c) Launch a massive PR campaign.
(d) Downplay his communist beliefs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. John Paul Vann's frustrations with the war grow because of which of the following reasons:

2. What is the name of John Paul Vann's widow?

3. Who is President of the United States in 1962?

4. The helicopters that carry the ARVN troops to the battle location are affectionately known by what name?

5. John Paul Vann is born during what era?

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