1. Which notable newspaper reporter of the era is an attendee at the John Paul Vann funeral?
(a) Joseph Alsop.
(b) David Horowitz.
(c) Walter Cronkite.
(d) Edward Woodward.

2. What is the President of the Republic of Vietnam's French name?
(a) Cristophe Yves.
(b) Jean-Claude.
(c) Marc-Antoine.
(d) Jean Baptiste.

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

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

5. The ARVN forces are often sent to level villages suspected of being what?
(a) Predominantly Buddhist.
(b) Vietcong positions.
(c) Disloyal to the South Vietnamese government.
(d) All answers are correct.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Where does John Paul Vann die?

3. One of the early propaganda efforts on the part of Diem's South Vietnamese government is to try to identify all Viet Minh as __________________.

4. During 1962, much of South Vietnam is __________.

5. U.S. military ships are fired on during a routine mission in this body of water:

(see the answer key)

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