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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. Why did President Johnson authorize bombing attacks on North Vietnam, in Halberstam's account?
(a) He thought that an overwhelming display of force would convince other nations in the region to accept American influence.
(b) He thought that breaking Vietcong resistance would create trade opportunities for American companies.
(c) He believed that if Vietnam went Communist, the rest of the region would turn Communist as well.
(d) He thought that bombing was a final resort, and after it failed, he could strategically withdraw.

2. How was the situation changing in South Vietnam in early 1965?
(a) The Buddhists were becoming more restive.
(b) The civilians were becoming more passive.
(c) The Communists were winning more territory.
(d) The government was losing credibility.

3. Who was the only administration insider arguing against escalation?
(a) Maxwell Taylor.
(b) George Ball.
(c) Averell Harriman.
(d) McGeorge Bundy.

4. Where was the war going well, at the time when the White House was losing faith in Diem, according to Halberstam?
(a) Around Saigon.
(b) In the Mekong Delta.
(c) In Quang Nam.
(d) In Pleiku.

5. What did the U.S. embassy offer to Diem and Nhu when the coup began?
(a) Safe conduct out of the country.
(b) Protection against their enemies.
(c) Retribution against their enemies.
(d) Return to power.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Geneva Convention decide in Vietnam?

2. What does Halberstam say McNamara learned that he had to do in order to argue against nuclear weapons?

3. Whose theories had been used as the basis for expanded militarization in the late 1940s?

4. What does Halberstam say Americans were disunited about in the early 1960s?

5. What was Kennedy's relationship with the press during his presidential campaign?

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