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

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 D

Neil Sheehan
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, "The Battle of Ap Bac".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the H-21 Hueys initially land during the Battle of Ap Bac?
(a) Open field.
(b) The Hueys didn't get to land.
(c) Rice paddies.
(d) Hilltops.

2. Which of the following is true about the relationship between John Paul Vann and Huynh Van Cao?
(a) Each learned from the other.
(b) They didn't know each other at all.
(c) They clashed constantly.
(d) They got along well.

3. John Paul Vann requests the following equipment to help the M-113s navigate across the various canals in the battlefield:
(a) Amphibious troop carriers.
(b) Bulldozers.
(c) Half tracks.
(d) Portable bridges.

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. On which day is the funeral of John Paul Vann held?
(a) July 4, 1973.
(b) May 17, 1972.
(c) June 16, 1972.
(d) December 13, 1971.

Short Answer Questions

1. President Diem's younger brother, Ngo Dinh Nhu, is relied upon for his military and political advise despite the fact he has a(n) _______________ dependency.

2. Which intelligence officer, assigned to work with Vann, lives by the motto "know your foe", setting up an elaborate system of informants and launching an exhaustive data file on the Vietcong?

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

4. Which of the following is NOT a prominent religion practiced in South Vietnam?

5. According to John Paul Vann, General Huynh Van Cao is more concerned with ________________________ than winning the war.

(see the answer key)

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