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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 is the name of John Paul Vann's widow?
(a) Jane Marie.
(b) Mary Elisabeth.
(c) Sarah Alexandra.
(d) Mary Jane.

2. General Edward Lansdale is a clandestine operative for which U.S. government agency?
(a) Internal Revenue Service.
(b) Central Intelligence Agency.
(c) National Security Administration.
(d) Federal Bureau of Investigations.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to John Paul Vann, General Huynh Van Cao is more concerned with ________________________ than winning the war.

2. John Paul Vann's frustrations with the war grow because of which of the following reasons:

3. Which person below gives John Paul Vann his first military command duties with the 7th Division?

4. What is the nickname of Herb Prevost's squadron?

5. Which of the following funeral attendees is also an instrumental adviser to the South Vietnamese during the early 1960s?

(see the answer key)

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