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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, "Going to War".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. President John F. Kennedy proposes _______________ as a way to deal with possible peasant uprisings spurred on by the Vietcong.
(a) Attrition and depletion
(b) Counter-insurgency
(c) Carpet bombing
(d) Intense negotiations

2. The ARVN commanders feel ____________ to the forces of the Vietcong.
(a) Inferior
(b) Equal to
(c) Allegiance with
(d) Superior

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

4. Which of the following is another aspect of John Paul Vann's personality mentioned in "The Funeral"?
(a) Never questions his orders or the mission once.
(b) Deceitful and scheming.
(c) A relentless blame-dodger.
(d) Always seems to have difficulty with those in authority.

5. John Paul Vann is born during what era?
(a) The 1950s.
(b) The Great Depression.
(c) The Alaskan Gold Rush.
(d) The Spanish-American War.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the nickname of Herb Prevost's squadron?

2. Which of the following is NOT present at the funeral of John Paul Vann?

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

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

5. Who is appointed by General Edward Lansdale to be the President of the Republic of South Vietnam?

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