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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. Which of the following famous generals is NOT present in the funeral processional of John Paul Vann?
(a) General William Westmoreland.
(b) General John Pershing.
(c) General Bruce Palmer, Jr.
(d) Lt. General Richard Stilwell.

2. Who is appointed by General Edward Lansdale to be the President of the Republic of South Vietnam?
(a) Mao Tse-Tung.
(b) Dien Bien Phu.
(c) Ho Chi Minh.
(d) Ngo Dinh Diem.

3. The Communist forces of North Vietnam are led by which of the following men?
(a) Mao Tse-Tung.
(b) Ngo Dinh Diem.
(c) Ho Chi Minh.
(d) General Huynh Van Cao.

4. How are the Viet Minh perceived by many of the Vietnamese people, especially in light of their victory over the French in the First Indochina War?
(a) Anti-authoritarian radicals.
(b) Patriotic freedom fighters.
(c) Deeply religious traditionalists.
(d) Enlightened warriors.

5. The protagonist of the book, John Paul Vann, is killed in 1972 while serving what organization?
(a) Agency for International Development.
(b) Army of the Republic of Viet Nam.
(c) Central Intelligence Agency.
(d) Khmer Rouge.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following character traits DOES NOT fit John Paul Vann?

2. Ngo Dinh Nhu's wife, Madam Ngo, is not-so-affectionately known by what nickname?

3. This group of organized gangs and criminals attempt a revolt in South Vietnam's capitol city of Saigon.

4. Where is John Paul Vann buried?

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

(see the answer key)

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