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

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 | Four Week Quiz B

Neil Sheehan
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 136 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6, "A Second Time Around".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is a major problem for the South Vietnamese military commanders and politicians?
(a) All answers are correct.
(b) Disorganization.
(c) Greed.
(d) Opportunism.

2. The Communist forces of North Vietnam are led by which of the following men?
(a) Ngo Dinh Diem.
(b) General Huynh Van Cao.
(c) Ho Chi Minh.
(d) Mao Tse-Tung.

3. What does John Paul Vann find out about the numbers of the Regional Forces in Hau Nghia?
(a) They were supported by three VC divisions.
(b) There were no Regional Forces there.
(c) They were a significant fighting force.
(d) They were greatly exaggerated.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Approximately how many pages are in the famous "Pentagon Papers"?

3. Which general replaces General Harkins as the supreme commander of the U.S. forces in Vietnam?

4. According to John Paul Vann, the Vietnamese colonels in Saigon are best described as:

5. Ngo Dinh Diem is very afraid of ________________.

(see the answer key)

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