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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. According to John Paul Vann, General Huynh Van Cao is more concerned with ________________________ than winning the war.
(a) Looking bad on television
(b) Letting the Americans run the wartime operations
(c) Getting shot in the line of duty
(d) Losing his job or a promotion

2. Which event during the Vietnam War is used to discredit General Westmoreland's overall strategy and cause many Americans to demand an end to U.S. involvement there?
(a) The Fall of Saigon.
(b) Burning of the Reichstag.
(c) Tet Offensives of 1968.
(d) The death of Ho Chi Minh.

3. What is the method used by the United States to quell the rebellious tendencies of the South Vietnamese farmers who would otherwise be inclined to fight with or provide assistance to the Vietcong?
(a) Sweethart land deals.
(b) Brutal intimidations tactics.
(c) Threats of imprisonment or death.
(d) Economic aid.

4. During the early 1960s, the Vietcong forces are _______________ in comparison to the ARVN troops.
(a) Greatly inferior.
(b) Easily slain.
(c) Superior.
(d) Unmotivated.

5. Approximately how many pages are in the famous "Pentagon Papers"?
(a) 1,100.
(b) 7,000.
(c) 300.
(d) 5,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is another aspect of John Paul Vann's personality mentioned in "The Funeral"?

2. The ARVN forces are often sent to level villages suspected of being what?

3. General Edward Lansdale is a clandestine operative for which U.S. government agency?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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