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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 7, "John Vann Stays".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many brothers does John Paul Vann have?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) None.
(d) One.

2. Which of the following is true regarding the interrogation tactics of the Vietnamese and Cambodian "Rangers"?
(a) They adhered strictly to the Geneva Convention with regard to interrogation techniques.
(b) They were considerate and polite.
(c) They were very cruel and often wound up killing their captives.
(d) They did not capture anyone, but rather killed them on the field of battle.

3. How does John Paul Vann die?
(a) Heart attack.
(b) Friendly fire exercise.
(c) Helicopter crash.
(d) In combat at Ap Bac.

4. John Paul Vann admires the "peasant army" of the South Vietnamese, citing these two traits as particularly endearing:
(a) Cooking skills and knowledge of combat tactics.
(b) Cheerfulness and endurance.
(c) Friendliness and good aim.
(d) Industriousness and creativity.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To save face following the Battle of Ap Bac, General Cao does which of the following?

2. After the failure of this person's second mission to Vietnam in 1966, this person begins to side with John Paul Vann's view of the war effort.

3. What word best describes the atmosphere in Vietnam in 1965, according to John Paul Vann?

4. Who is primarily responsible for the gathering of pre-battle intelligence for this conflict?

5. The VNAF is an acronym that stood for what?

(see the answer key)

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