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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, "Antecedents to a Confrontation".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does John Paul Vann die?
(a) Over the Pacific Ocean.
(b) Central Highlands of South Vietnam.
(c) Central Highlands of North Vietnam.
(d) On his way home from work at the Pentagon.

3. Which of the following is another aspect of John Paul Vann's personality mentioned in "The Funeral"?
(a) Always seems to have difficulty with those in authority.
(b) A relentless blame-dodger.
(c) Never questions his orders or the mission once.
(d) Deceitful and scheming.

4. 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 clashed constantly.
(c) They got along well.
(d) They didn't know each other at all.

5. In what city is the 7th Infantry Division (and John Paul Vann) stationed?
(a) My Tho.
(b) Hanoi.
(c) Saigon.
(d) Ap Bac.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which United States President oversees the rapid escalation of the war in Vietnam?

2. Following their slow but steady stream of military successes, the South Vietnamese President, Ngo Dinh Diem, awards the 7th Infantry Division for their __________________.

3. 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.

4. 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?

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

(see the answer key)

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