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

2. Which of the following is NOT a prominent religion practiced in South Vietnam?
(a) Seventh-Day Adventist.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Taoist.
(d) Buddhist.

3. John Paul Vann is a risk-taker to such a degree that other soldiers were amazed at his bravado (or foolhardiness). How is this personality trait described by those that knew him?
(a) The Vann Luck.
(b) Death Wish.
(c) Vann's Utter Madness.
(d) The Luck of the Irish.

4. Many refugees in South Vietnam belong to this religion.
(a) Catholic.
(b) Methodist.
(c) Baptist.
(d) Buddhist.

5. Which of the following best describes the attendees at John Paul Vann's funeral?
(a) Both those that agreed and disagreed with his vision.
(b) His commanding officers, friends, and public relations agent.
(c) Protesters and those who disliked him.
(d) Only his closest friends and family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which person below gives John Paul Vann his first military command duties with the 7th Division?

2. In order to build broad-based support for his cause, Ho Chi Minh needs to do what?

3. John Paul Vann's Vietnamese counterpart is named:

4. President Ngo Dinh Diem is made president of South Vietnam by the _______________.

5. Which of the following generals is the commanding officer of U.S. personnel in Vietnam in 1962?

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