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

Neil Sheehan
This Study Guide consists of approximately 93 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of A Bright Shining Lie.

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

Neil Sheehan
This Study Guide consists of approximately 93 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of A Bright Shining Lie.

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How long is the projected worst-case scenario for U.S. involvement in Vietnam? (from Book 4, "Taking on the System")

2.

What food is NOT a staple in the Vann family diet when John Paul Vann was growing up? (from Book 5, "Antecedents to the Man")

3.

On what date do the American advisers and ARVN military commanders begin planning the offensive at Ap Bac? (from Book 3, "The Battle of Ap Bac")

4.

What are the two key reasons why the ARVN forces did not soundly defeat the VC at Ap Bac? (from Book 3, "The Battle of Ap Bac")

5.

Which parallel is the dividing line between North and South Vietnam? (from Book 2, "Antecedents to a Confrontation")

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