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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. Ngo Dinh Nhu's wife, Madam Ngo, is not-so-affectionately known by what nickname?
(a) The Terrible.
(b) The Iron Lady.
(c) The Dragon Lady.
(d) The Ice Maiden.

2. One of the early propaganda efforts on the part of Diem's South Vietnamese government is to try to identify all Viet Minh as __________________.
(a) Colonialists.
(b) Communists.
(c) Imperialists.
(d) Fascists.

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

4. The headquarters of the 7th Infantry Division of the ARVN is called:
(a) The HQ.
(b) The Cockpit.
(c) The Monastery.
(d) The Sanctuary.

5. How are the Viet Minh perceived by many of the Vietnamese people, especially in light of their victory over the French in the First Indochina War?
(a) Deeply religious traditionalists.
(b) Patriotic freedom fighters.
(c) Enlightened warriors.
(d) Anti-authoritarian radicals.

Short Answer Questions

1. John Paul Vann's Vietnamese counterpart is named:

2. What is the method used by the United States to quell the rebellious tendencies of the South Vietnamese farmers who would otherwise be inclined to fight with or provide assistance to the Vietcong?

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

4. Where does John Paul Vann die?

5. Which of the following is true regarding the interrogation tactics of the Vietnamese and Cambodian "Rangers"?

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