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