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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.

Take our free A Bright Shining Lie quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Take the free quiz now!

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How far off (in miles) from their intended landing zones are the ARVN paratroopers eventually dropped? (from Book 3, "The Battle of Ap Bac")

2.

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

3.

What is the name of John Paul Vann's first REAL friend? (from Book 5, "Antecedents to the Man")

4.

What position is offered to John Paul Vann by Secretary of State Robert McNamara? (from Book 7, "John Vann Stays")

5.

Which city in North Vietnam is the base for Ho Chi Minh's government? (from Book 2, "Antecedents to a Confrontation")

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