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