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
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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. What is the President of the Republic of Vietnam's French name?
(a) Cristophe Yves.
(b) Jean Baptiste.
(c) Marc-Antoine.
(d) Jean-Claude.

2. On what date do the American advisers and ARVN military commanders begin planning the offensive at Ap Bac?
(a) July 4, 1962.
(b) December 25, 1963.
(c) December 28, 1962.
(d) January 2, 1963.

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

4. Who is primarily responsible for the gathering of pre-battle intelligence for this conflict?
(a) Jim Drummond.
(b) John Paul Vann.
(c) General Westmoreland.
(d) Capt. Lee Nguyen Binh.

5. Who is considered the Viet Cong's most capable general?
(a) Bao Dai.
(b) Ngo Dinh Nhu.
(c) Ho Chi Minh.
(d) Vo Nguyen Giap.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following famous generals is NOT present in the funeral processional of John Paul Vann?

2. In what year does John Paul Vann retire from the Army?

3. How many students (estimated) are arrested and sent to jail during the riots?

4. What phrase below best describes the relationship of Frank Vann with his sons?

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

(see the answer key)

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