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A Bright Shining Lie by Neil Sheehan
  • 1. Who is the main subject of 'A Bright Shining Lie'?
A) John Paul Vann
B) Robert McNamara
C) Henry Kissinger
D) Lyndon B. Johnson
  • 2. What war is the focus of 'A Bright Shining Lie'?
A) Vietnam War
B) Gulf War
C) World War II
D) Korean War
  • 3. Who is the author of 'A Bright Shining Lie'?
A) Neil Sheehan
B) Hunter S. Thompson
C) Tom Wolfe
D) David Halberstam
  • 4. What is Neil Sheehan's profession?
A) Politician
B) Journalist
C) Scientist
D) Novelist
  • 5. What does the title 'A Bright Shining Lie' refer to?
A) A soldier's bravery
B) The false narrative of the Vietnam War
C) A political campaign
D) An American dream
  • 6. In which year was 'A Bright Shining Lie' published?
A) 1985
B) 1975
C) 1988
D) 1992
  • 7. Which two countries were heavily involved in the Vietnam War?
A) Vietnam and Russia
B) France and Japan
C) United States and China
D) United States and Vietnam
  • 8. What critique does Sheehan offer about American politicians?
A) Lack of understanding of the Vietnam situation
B) Too much influence from military leaders
C) Inability to support troops
D) Excess funding for social programs
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