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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. John Paul Vann is born during what era?
(a) The Alaskan Gold Rush.
(b) The 1950s.
(c) The Great Depression.
(d) The Spanish-American War.

2. Where is John Paul Vann buried?
(a) Arlington, Virginia.
(b) John Paul Vann was listed MIA.
(c) My Tho, South Vietnam.
(d) Norfolk, Virginia.

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

4. John Paul Vann sees himself as a ____________ of the American way of life.
(a) Guardian.
(b) Grudging servant.
(c) Promoter.
(d) Enemy.

5. The U.S. war strategy under the leadership of General William Westmoreland is described as a war of _______________.
(a) Attrition.
(b) Reduction.
(c) Containment.
(d) Depletion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following ARVN infantry units is referred to as the "cockpit of war" during Vietnam?

2. The ARVN commanders feel ____________ to the forces of the Vietcong.

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

4. Ngo Dinh Diem is very afraid of ________________.

5. Who is President of the United States in 1962?

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