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

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 1, "Going to War".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word best describes John Paul Vann's physical size?
(a) Towering.
(b) Small.
(c) Portly.
(d) Dangerously thin.

2. Following their slow but steady stream of military successes, the South Vietnamese President, Ngo Dinh Diem, awards the 7th Infantry Division for their __________________.
(a) Gallantry.
(b) Combat expertise.
(c) Well-ordered retreats.
(d) Total victory over the Vietcong.

3. The ARVN forces are often sent to level villages suspected of being what?
(a) Predominantly Buddhist.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) Vietcong positions.
(d) Disloyal to the South Vietnamese government.

4. Which of the following famous generals is NOT present in the funeral processional of John Paul Vann?
(a) Lt. General Richard Stilwell.
(b) General William Westmoreland.
(c) General John Pershing.
(d) General Bruce Palmer, Jr.

5. Ngo Dinh Diem is very afraid of ________________.
(a) Dealing with the Chinese Communists.
(b) Flying.
(c) A coup d'etat.
(d) Being on the losing side against the Vietcong.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city is the 7th Infantry Division (and John Paul Vann) stationed?

2. Which notable newspaper reporter of the era is an attendee at the John Paul Vann funeral?

3. What organization is established by President Kennedy to act as an advisory body to the government in South Vietnam?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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