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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 Ice Maiden.
(b) The Dragon Lady.
(c) The Iron Lady.
(d) The Terrible.

2. Which of the following famous generals is NOT present in the funeral processional of John Paul Vann?
(a) General William Westmoreland.
(b) General Bruce Palmer, Jr.
(c) Lt. General Richard Stilwell.
(d) General John Pershing.

3. This person is an influential figure in stabilizing the national government of the Philippines during the 1950s and was sent to South Vietnam to see if he could do the same there.
(a) John Paul Vann.
(b) Secretary of State Robert McNamara.
(c) General Edward Lansdale.
(d) General Douglas MacArthur.

4. Who is considered the Viet Cong's most capable general?
(a) Vo Nguyen Giap.
(b) Bao Dai.
(c) Ho Chi Minh.
(d) Ngo Dinh Nhu.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the President of the Republic of Vietnam's French name?

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

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

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

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