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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. Which person below gives John Paul Vann his first military command duties with the 7th Division?
(a) General Palmer.
(b) Colonel Tim Bradstreet.
(c) Colonel Daniel B. Porter.
(d) General Westmoreland.

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?
(a) Economic aid.
(b) Threats of imprisonment or death.
(c) Sweethart land deals.
(d) Brutal intimidations tactics.

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

4. Which of the following ARVN infantry units is referred to as the "cockpit of war" during Vietnam?
(a) 9th Infantry Division.
(b) 7th Infantry Division.
(c) 5th Infantry Division.
(d) 1st Infantry Division.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is another aspect of John Paul Vann's personality mentioned in "The Funeral"?

2. General Edward Lansdale is a clandestine operative for which U.S. government agency?

3. The name for the pro-North Vietnamese forces based in South Vietnam is the ___________________.

4. John Paul Vann is a risk-taker to such a degree that other soldiers were amazed at his bravado (or foolhardiness). How is this personality trait described by those that knew him?

5. Following their slow but steady stream of military successes, the South Vietnamese President, Ngo Dinh Diem, awards the 7th Infantry Division for their __________________.

(see the answer key)

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