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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. The name for the pro-North Vietnamese forces based in South Vietnam is the ___________________.
(a) The Resistance.
(b) Communist Army of South Vietnam.
(c) People's Liberation Army.
(d) National Liberation Front.

2. In order to build broad-based support for his cause, Ho Chi Minh needs to do what?
(a) Launch a massive PR campaign.
(b) Downplay his communist beliefs.
(c) Take over the south by force.
(d) Gain the aid of Communist China.

3. The U.S. war strategy under the leadership of General William Westmoreland is described as a war of _______________.
(a) Containment.
(b) Attrition.
(c) Reduction.
(d) Depletion.

4. Ho Chi Minh lived in which country (other than Vietnam) prior to the Vietnam War?
(a) China.
(b) The Philippines.
(c) Italy.
(d) France.

5. Which notable newspaper reporter of the era is an attendee at the John Paul Vann funeral?
(a) Walter Cronkite.
(b) Edward Woodward.
(c) Joseph Alsop.
(d) David Horowitz.

Short Answer Questions

1. President Diem's younger brother, Ngo Dinh Nhu, is relied upon for his military and political advise despite the fact he has a(n) _______________ dependency.

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

3. Which Vietnamese emperor hands over his power and authority to the Viet Minh when he abdicates the throne in 1946?

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

5. The ARVN commanders feel ____________ to the forces of the Vietcong.

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