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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. How does John Paul Vann's mother make money for herself?
(a) Prostitution.
(b) Manual labor.
(c) A large inheritance from her mother.
(d) Handicrafts.

2. John Paul Vann's Vietnamese counterpart is named:
(a) Ho Chi Minh.
(b) Huynh Van Cao.
(c) Pol Pot.
(d) Ngo Dinh Diem.

3. How are the Viet Minh perceived by many of the Vietnamese people, especially in light of their victory over the French in the First Indochina War?
(a) Patriotic freedom fighters.
(b) Anti-authoritarian radicals.
(c) Enlightened warriors.
(d) Deeply religious traditionalists.

4. The Communist forces of North Vietnam are led by which of the following men?
(a) Mao Tse-Tung.
(b) General Huynh Van Cao.
(c) Ho Chi Minh.
(d) Ngo Dinh Diem.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Approximately how many pages are in the famous "Pentagon Papers"?

2. The ARVN forces are often sent to level villages suspected of being what?

3. Where is John Paul Vann buried?

4. In a three-page report, John Paul Vann indicates which of the following about General Huynh Van Cao?

5. In what city is the 7th Infantry Division (and John Paul Vann) stationed?

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