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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 is NOT a prominent religion practiced in South Vietnam?
(a) Buddhist.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Seventh-Day Adventist.
(d) Taoist.

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

3. 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?
(a) The Vann Luck.
(b) Vann's Utter Madness.
(c) The Luck of the Irish.
(d) Death Wish.

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

5. Which person below gives John Paul Vann his first military command duties with the 7th Division?
(a) General Westmoreland.
(b) General Palmer.
(c) Colonel Tim Bradstreet.
(d) Colonel Daniel B. Porter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word best describes John Paul Vann's physical size?

2. Which of the following is true regarding the interrogation tactics of the Vietnamese and Cambodian "Rangers"?

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

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

5. How does John Paul Vann die?

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