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