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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) Central Highlands of South Vietnam.
(c) Over the Pacific Ocean.
(d) On his way home from work at the Pentagon.

2. What phrase best describes the bulk of the soldiers in the South Vietnamese Army?
(a) Cannon fodder.
(b) Grizzled veterans.
(c) Underprepared and untrained.
(d) Combat ready.

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

4. John Paul Vann's Vietnamese counterpart is named:
(a) Ngo Dinh Diem.
(b) Huynh Van Cao.
(c) Pol Pot.
(d) Ho Chi Minh.

5. In what city is the 7th Infantry Division (and John Paul Vann) stationed?
(a) Saigon.
(b) Ap Bac.
(c) My Tho.
(d) Hanoi.

Short Answer Questions

1. President John F. Kennedy proposes _______________ as a way to deal with possible peasant uprisings spurred on by the Vietcong.

2. Which notable newspaper reporter of the era is an attendee at the John Paul Vann funeral?

3. Which of the following best describes the attendees at John Paul Vann's funeral?

4. Which of the following generals is the commanding officer of U.S. personnel in Vietnam in 1962?

5. John Paul Vann sees himself as a ____________ of the American way of life.

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