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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 27 - Epilogue - Final Word.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Halberstam say was the outcome of the report on the bombing attacks?
(a) The report resulted in the withdrawal of American combat troops.
(b) The report led to sanctions against the American military.
(c) The report resulted justifiying sending more troops and bombers to Vietnam.
(d) The report was ignored, although it delayed the bombings.

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

3. How long had Ho Chi Minh's communism associations been known to the U.S., in Halberstam's account?
(a) Since 1946.
(b) Since 1931.
(c) Since 1941.
(d) Since 1954.

4. The war continued until which President took office?
(a) Reagan.
(b) Carter.
(c) Ford.
(d) Nixon.

5. Who was named commander of American forces in Vietnam in June 1964?
(a) Maxwell Taylor.
(b) General Harkins.
(c) General William C. Westmoreland.
(d) Averell Harriman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What measures does Halberstam say Washington, D.C. took when the soldiers dissented over conditions?

2. What plan was the U.S. government preparing for by the end of 1964?

3. What does Halberstam say was the Joint Chiefs of Staff's perception of the problem in Vietnam?

4. Which issue was NOT confronting the nation when the Kennedy administration took office?

5. What does Halberstam say Kennedy had done in response to the meeting with Russians in Vienna?

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