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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, "Antecedents to the Man".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The ARVN commanders feel ____________ to the forces of the Vietcong.
(a) Inferior
(b) Allegiance with
(c) Superior
(d) Equal to

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

3. Which of the following funeral attendees is also an instrumental adviser to the South Vietnamese during the early 1960s?
(a) General Edward Lansdale.
(b) Joseph Alsop.
(c) Ho Chi Minh.
(d) Lt. Col. Lucien Conein.

4. 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) Poor communications and timing.
(c) Insufficient men and munitions.
(d) Bad advise from the Americans and no armor support.

5. What is the nickname of Herb Prevost's squadron?
(a) The Swamp Rats.
(b) Bravo Company.
(c) Victor Charlie.
(d) Jungle Jim.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is primarily responsible for the gathering of pre-battle intelligence for this conflict?

2. Who is John Paul Vann's immediate superior?

3. Which prominent American political figure arrives in Vietnam to overthrow the Diem regime?

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

5. Which of the following Vietnam War-era journalists is awarded the Pulitzer Prize in December, 1963, for reporting John Paul Vann's assessment of the situation in Vietnam?

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