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

2. Which of the following is NOT present at the funeral of John Paul Vann?
(a) An Air Force fly-over.
(b) An honor guard.
(c) A marching band.
(d) Six gray horses hitched to a caisson.

3. Which of the following best describes the attendees at John Paul Vann's funeral?
(a) Only his closest friends and family.
(b) Both those that agreed and disagreed with his vision.
(c) His commanding officers, friends, and public relations agent.
(d) Protesters and those who disliked him.

4. Which United States President oversees the rapid escalation of the war in Vietnam?
(a) Lyndon B. Johnson.
(b) John F. Kennedy.
(c) Richard M. Nixon.
(d) Dwight D. Eisenhower.

5. Which Vietnamese emperor hands over his power and authority to the Viet Minh when he abdicates the throne in 1946?
(a) Bao Dai.
(b) Boa Thai.
(c) Ming Yat-Sun.
(d) Tuy Ling.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Ho Chi Minh lived in which country (other than Vietnam) prior to the Vietnam War?

5. The Communist forces of North Vietnam are led by which of the following men?

(see the answer key)

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