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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 funeral attendees is also an instrumental adviser to the South Vietnamese during the early 1960s?
(a) General Edward Lansdale.
(b) Lt. Col. Lucien Conein.
(c) Joseph Alsop.
(d) Ho Chi Minh.

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

3. How does John Paul Vann die?
(a) Heart attack.
(b) Helicopter crash.
(c) Friendly fire exercise.
(d) In combat at Ap Bac.

4. Which of the following ARVN infantry units is referred to as the "cockpit of war" during Vietnam?
(a) 7th Infantry Division.
(b) 1st Infantry Division.
(c) 5th Infantry Division.
(d) 9th Infantry Division.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. John Paul Vann's Vietnamese counterpart is named:

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

3. Ngo Dinh Diem is very afraid of ________________.

4. What is the name of John Paul Vann's widow?

5. John Paul Vann is a risk-taker to such a degree that other soldiers were amazed at his bravado (or foolhardiness). How is this personality trait described by those that knew him?

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