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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. What organization is established by President Kennedy to act as an advisory body to the government in South Vietnam?
(a) Military Council of Vietnam.
(b) The OSS.
(c) Central Intelligence Agency.
(d) Military Assistance Command - Vietnam.

2. Ngo Dinh Diem is very afraid of ________________.
(a) Dealing with the Chinese Communists.
(b) A coup d'etat.
(c) Flying.
(d) Being on the losing side against the Vietcong.

3. Which of the following is another aspect of John Paul Vann's personality mentioned in "The Funeral"?
(a) Deceitful and scheming.
(b) A relentless blame-dodger.
(c) Always seems to have difficulty with those in authority.
(d) Never questions his orders or the mission once.

4. Who is President of the United States in 1962?
(a) Richard M. Nixon.
(b) John F. Kennedy.
(c) Dwight D. Eisenhower.
(d) Lyndon B. Johnson.

5. On which day is the funeral of John Paul Vann held?
(a) December 13, 1971.
(b) June 16, 1972.
(c) May 17, 1972.
(d) July 4, 1973.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the early 1960s, the Vietcong forces are _______________ in comparison to the ARVN troops.

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

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

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

5. The U.S. war strategy under the leadership of General William Westmoreland is described as a war of _______________.

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