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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. Ngo Dinh Diem is very afraid of ________________.
(a) Dealing with the Chinese Communists.
(b) A coup d'etat.
(c) Being on the losing side against the Vietcong.
(d) Flying.

2. What are the two key reasons why the ARVN forces did not soundly defeat the VC at Ap Bac?
(a) Lack of air support and inferior weapons.
(b) Insufficient men and munitions.
(c) Poor communications and timing.
(d) Bad advise from the Americans and no armor support.

3. Which of the following is true about the relationship between John Paul Vann and Huynh Van Cao?
(a) Each learned from the other.
(b) They got along well.
(c) They clashed constantly.
(d) They didn't know each other at all.

4. John Paul Vann is born during what era?
(a) The 1950s.
(b) The Spanish-American War.
(c) The Alaskan Gold Rush.
(d) The Great Depression.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which event during the Vietnam War is used to discredit General Westmoreland's overall strategy and cause many Americans to demand an end to U.S. involvement there?

2. What is the nickname of Herb Prevost's squadron?

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

4. This is one of the most effective weapons deployed by the ARVN/American forces at Ap Bac.

5. Which of the following is true regarding the interrogation tactics of the Vietnamese and Cambodian "Rangers"?

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