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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23-24.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who does Halberstam say eventually took on the role of setting the tone for Vietnam policy?
(a) Harriman.
(b) Taylor.
(c) Rusk.
(d) Bundy.
2. What problem does Halberstam say McNamara discovered in Vietnam?
(a) The government was unpopular and the U.S. mission was not clear.
(b) The war effort was hampered by corruption and inefficient military support.
(c) That America's allies in the region were opposed to further involvement.
(d) The government wasn't working out and the Vietcong were gaining strength.
3. What does Halberstam say was the state of tensions within the White House as involvement in Vietnam escalated?
(a) Aides gathered around Kennedy's will.
(b) Long and open debates brought new ideas to the policies.
(c) There were many disagreements.
(d) Anyone who disagreed with Kennedy was removed.
4. What pressure does Halberstam say the events of September and October of 1963 relieved for Kennedy?
(a) He no longer felt the political pressure to deliver a victory.
(b) He was relieved of budgetary pressure.
(c) He felt like he was finally hitting his stride in the presidency.
(d) He no longer felt the need to prove himself to Kruschev.
5. How did the Kennedy administration see the war in Vietnam?
(a) As a boon to the military contractors.
(b) As a gift to Asian allies.
(c) As a diversion from domestic problems.
(d) As a war against Communism.
Short Answer Questions
1. How did McNamara's position on bombing change over time?
2. Whom had Eleanor Roosevelt wanted Kennedy to appoint as Secretary of State?
3. Who does Halberstam say was especially vocal in calling for a change in U.S. Vietnam policy?
4. Where does Halberstam say McNamara found people to work under him as Secretary of Defense?
5. What does Halberstam say was the outcome of the report on the bombing attacks?
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