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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, "Taking on the System".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Peter Arnott.
(b) Neil Sheehan.
(c) Joe Galloway.
(d) David Halberstam.

2. The VNAF is an acronym that stood for what?
(a) Very Nasty Armored Fighting.
(b) Viet Nam Air Force.
(c) Viet Nam American Federation.
(d) Violent Napalm And Fire.

3. Which distinguished general from World War II is dispatched to Vietnam to assess the situation?
(a) General George S. Patton.
(b) General Victor Krulak.
(c) General Douglas MacArthur.
(d) General Dwight D. Eisenhower.

4. Which of the following is NOT present at the funeral of John Paul Vann?
(a) Six gray horses hitched to a caisson.
(b) A marching band.
(c) An honor guard.
(d) An Air Force fly-over.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is another aspect of John Paul Vann's personality mentioned in "The Funeral"?

2. Which of the following is true about the relationship between John Paul Vann and Huynh Van Cao?

3. What are the two key reasons why the ARVN forces did not soundly defeat the VC at Ap Bac?

4. On which day is the funeral of John Paul Vann held?

5. During the early 1960s, the Vietcong forces are _______________ in comparison to the ARVN troops.

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