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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, "Going to War".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. General Edward Lansdale is a clandestine operative for which U.S. government agency?
(a) National Security Administration.
(b) Central Intelligence Agency.
(c) Federal Bureau of Investigations.
(d) Internal Revenue Service.

3. The headquarters of the 7th Infantry Division of the ARVN is called:
(a) The Sanctuary.
(b) The HQ.
(c) The Cockpit.
(d) The Monastery.

4. John Paul Vann is born during what era?
(a) The Spanish-American War.
(b) The Great Depression.
(c) The Alaskan Gold Rush.
(d) The 1950s.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following famous generals is NOT present in the funeral processional of John Paul Vann?

2. John Paul Vann's frustrations with the war grow because of which of the following reasons:

3. John Paul Vann sees himself as a ____________ of the American way of life.

4. What is the method used by the United States to quell the rebellious tendencies of the South Vietnamese farmers who would otherwise be inclined to fight with or provide assistance to the Vietcong?

5. What is the nickname of Herb Prevost's squadron?

(see the answer key)

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