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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Halberstam say McNamara tried to do with his fact-finding missions to Vietnam?
(a) Conceal the deteriorating conditions.
(b) Publish the truth.
(c) Protect the President.
(d) Provide a forum for dissenting soldiers.

2. Why didn't Kennedy formulate a China policy, in Halberstam's account?
(a) He didn't have time.
(b) China was experiencing a revolution.
(c) China was not a high priority.
(d) His China advisor had not been confirmed.

3. What does Halberstam say McNamara had done while he was at Ford?
(a) Busted a unionization attempt.
(b) Raised the quality of the product without raising the cost.
(c) Innovated in the design of the production process.
(d) Created a fiscal crisis.

4. Why did Robert Lovett demur about being appointed in the Kennedy administration?
(a) He had health problems.
(b) He was in financial trouble.
(c) He did not like Kennedy.
(d) He was newly a father.

5. What state does Halberstam say the Vietcong were in when Kennedy sent the fact-finding mission in 1961?
(a) They had opposition in the civilian populace.
(b) They were using guerilla tactics ineffectively.
(c) They were fragmented and plagued with in-fighting.
(d) They were committed and had good leadership.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Kennedy's military analyst on the 1961 fact-finding mission?

2. Which problem did NOT arise for the Kennedy administration during 1961?

3. Which of these was NOT a point of disagreement between the White House and the military, in Halberstam's account?

4. What does Halberstam say was the sense in the Kennedy administration as they came into office?

5. Why didn't Kennedy offer the position of Secretary of State to McGeorge Bundy?

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