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

2. The ARVN commanders feel ____________ to the forces of the Vietcong.
(a) Equal to
(b) Inferior
(c) Superior
(d) Allegiance with

3. During 1962, much of South Vietnam is __________.
(a) Suburban.
(b) Industrial.
(c) Urban.
(d) Rural.

4. In what city is the 7th Infantry Division (and John Paul Vann) stationed?
(a) My Tho.
(b) Ap Bac.
(c) Hanoi.
(d) Saigon.

5. What word best describes John Paul Vann's physical size?
(a) Towering.
(b) Dangerously thin.
(c) Portly.
(d) Small.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is John Paul Vann buried?

2. What phrase best describes the bulk of the soldiers in the South Vietnamese Army?

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?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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