A Bright Shining Lie: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Neil Sheehan
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 136 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A Bright Shining Lie: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Neil Sheehan
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, "Antecedents to the Man".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is John Paul Vann's immediate superior?
(a) Colonel Daniel B. Porter.
(b) Lyndon Johnson.
(c) General Huynh Van Cao.
(d) General William Westmoreland.

2. Which of the following ARVN infantry units is referred to as the "cockpit of war" during Vietnam?
(a) 1st Infantry Division.
(b) 7th Infantry Division.
(c) 9th Infantry Division.
(d) 5th Infantry Division.

3. How many Viet Cong guerrillas are entrenched in defensive positions at Ap Bac?
(a) 350.
(b) 2,500.
(c) 5,000.
(d) 700.

4. What is the name of John Paul Vann's sweetheart and (eventual) wife?
(a) Mary Louise Allen.
(b) Mary Jo Allen.
(c) Mary Jane Allen.
(d) Mary Lee Allen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The helicopters that carry the ARVN troops to the battle location are affectionately known by what name?

2. Which war is John Paul Vann sent to first, where he is promoted to the rank of Captain in 1950?

3. In what year are John Paul Vann and Mary married?

4. In what year is John Paul Vann born?

5. What is John Paul Vann's call sign during the Battle of Ap Bac?

(see the answer key)

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