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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. Who is John Paul Vann's immediate superior?
(a) Colonel Daniel B. Porter.
(b) General Huynh Van Cao.
(c) General William Westmoreland.
(d) Lyndon Johnson.

2. Ngo Dinh Nhu's wife, Madam Ngo, is not-so-affectionately known by what nickname?
(a) The Ice Maiden.
(b) The Iron Lady.
(c) The Terrible.
(d) The Dragon Lady.

3. Which parallel is the dividing line between North and South Vietnam?
(a) 23rd.
(b) 13th.
(c) 51st.
(d) 17th.

4. Which of the following best describes the attendees at John Paul Vann's funeral?
(a) Both those that agreed and disagreed with his vision.
(b) Only his closest friends and family.
(c) Protesters and those who disliked him.
(d) His commanding officers, friends, and public relations agent.

5. Which of the following ARVN infantry units is referred to as the "cockpit of war" during Vietnam?
(a) 1st Infantry Division.
(b) 7th Infantry Division.
(c) 9th Infantry Division.
(d) 5th Infantry Division.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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.

3. Where do the H-21 Hueys initially land during the Battle of Ap Bac?

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

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