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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.

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What are the two key reasons why the ARVN forces did not soundly defeat the VC at Ap Bac? (from Book 3, "The Battle of Ap Bac")

2.

John Paul Vann is sent to build schools and help refugees in many areas that: (from Book 6, "A Second Time Around")

3.

Which of the following Vietnam War-era journalists is awarded the Pulitzer Prize in December, 1963, for reporting John Paul Vann's assessment of the situation in Vietnam? (from Book 4, "Taking on the System")

4.

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

5.

Which parallel is the dividing line between North and South Vietnam? (from Book 2, "Antecedents to a Confrontation")

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