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.

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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 does John Paul Vann's mother make money for herself? (from Book 5, "Antecedents to the Man")

3.

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

4.

What food is NOT a staple in the Vann family diet when John Paul Vann was growing up? (from Book 5, "Antecedents to the Man")

5.

Medical treatment centers are established by USOM to help what group of people? (from Book 6, "A Second Time Around")

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