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

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 E

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 5, "Antecedents to the Man".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the nickname of Herb Prevost's squadron?
(a) Victor Charlie.
(b) Bravo Company.
(c) The Swamp Rats.
(d) Jungle Jim.

3. Which of the following ARVN commanders is promoted to the rank of general just before the Battle of Ap Bac?
(a) Tong Doc Loc.
(b) Le Nguyen Binh.
(c) Huynh Van Cao.
(d) Bui Dinh Dam.

4. What are the two key reasons why the ARVN forces did not soundly defeat the VC at Ap Bac?
(a) Lack of air support and inferior weapons.
(b) Poor communications and timing.
(c) Bad advise from the Americans and no armor support.
(d) Insufficient men and munitions.

5. The army of the Vietcong has doubled in size by what year?
(a) 1966.
(b) 1968.
(c) 1962.
(d) 1964.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does Myrtle actually allow Frank Vann to adopt John Paul Vann?

2. During 1962, much of South Vietnam is __________.

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

4. What is the nickname of Cao's advisor, Colonel Wilbur Wilson?

5. Which of the following character traits DOES NOT fit John Paul Vann?

(see the answer key)

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