Proficient Level Review: 16 April 2021 Quest

2.

All of the following statements are true about Woodstock except:

It occurred a year before America had landed on the Moon
It was the most famous "Hippie Rock Concert"
Over 300,000 people were in attendance
The concert was held in Upstate New York on a farm

Correct Answer

A. It occurred a year before America had landed on the Moon

Explanation

Woodstock was a music festival that took place in 1969, while America landed on the Moon in 1969 as well. Therefore, the statement that Woodstock occurred a year before America had landed on the Moon is incorrect.

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3.

All of the following statements are true about the Tunnels of Cu Chi except:

The "Tunnel Rats" succeeded in destroying all of the tunnels in South Vietnam
The US military used technology to try and find the entrances/exits to the tunnels
The Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese Army dug most of the tunnels decades before the US arrived
Wildlife was often used in the tunnels & at the entrances/exits against US soldiers

Correct Answer

A. The "Tunnel Rats" succeeded in destroying all of the tunnels in South Vietnam

Explanation

The "Tunnel Rats" were a specialized unit of soldiers during the Vietnam War who were trained to navigate and combat in the tunnels of Cu Chi. However, they did not succeed in destroying all of the tunnels in South Vietnam. The tunnels were an extensive network that stretched across the region and were difficult to completely eradicate. Despite their best efforts, the Tunnel Rats were only able to locate and destroy a portion of the tunnels.

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4.

In 1966, MLK, Jr. went to which of the following northern cities to protest against the discriminatory policies against African-Americans concerning housing; the mayor of this city basically threatened MLK, Jr. w/ harm

Chicago
Boston
New York
Detroit

Correct Answer

A. Chicago

Explanation

In 1966, MLK, Jr. went to Chicago to protest against the discriminatory housing policies against African-Americans. The mayor of Chicago at that time, Richard J. Daley, was known for his resistance to civil rights movements and his support for segregation. He not only opposed MLK, Jr.'s protests but also threatened him with harm. This incident highlights the tense racial climate in Chicago during that period and the challenges faced by the civil rights movement in fighting against discrimination.

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5.

Congress gave the President unlimited authority to fight the Vietnam War after an attack on a U.S. warship; it later turned out that the President lied about the attack in the:

Gulf of Tonkin
Straits of Malacca
Sea of Japan
South China Sea

Correct Answer

A. Gulf of Tonkin

Explanation

During the Vietnam War, Congress granted the President extensive power to combat the conflict following an alleged attack on a U.S. warship in the Gulf of Tonkin. However, it was later revealed that the President had deceived the public about the nature of the attack. This deception undermined the justification for the President's actions and raised questions about the credibility of the information provided.

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6.

Which of the following television newscasters went to Vietnam, and reported his own opinion that the America was in an "Un-Winnable War" in Vietnam, and should get out as soon as possible?

Walter Cronkite
John Chancellor
Howard K. Smith
David Brinkley

Correct Answer

A. Walter Cronkite

Explanation

Walter Cronkite is the correct answer because he went to Vietnam and expressed his own opinion that the war was "Un-Winnable" and America should withdraw.

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7.

Which of the following Apollo missions was the first to orbit the moon?

Apollo 8
Apollo 11
Apollo 10
Apollo 9

Correct Answer

A. Apollo 8

Explanation

Apollo 8 was the first Apollo mission to orbit the moon. Launched on December 21, 1968, it was a crucial step towards the eventual moon landing. The mission successfully entered lunar orbit and completed ten orbits around the moon before returning to Earth. Although Apollo 11 is more famous for being the first mission to land humans on the moon, it was Apollo 8 that paved the way by demonstrating the feasibility of lunar orbit and re-entry. Apollo 10 was a dress rehearsal for the moon landing, while Apollo 9 tested the lunar module in Earth's orbit.

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8.

In which of the following cities was the most-famous Civil Rights leader assassinated?

Memphis, Tennessee
Montgomery, Alabama
Chicago, Illinois
Detroit, Michigan

Correct Answer

A. Memphis, Tennessee

Explanation

The most-famous Civil Rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr., was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.

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9.

The Epicenter of the "Summer of Love" in 1967 was at the intersection of:

Haight & Ashbury
Haight & Lombard
Lombard & Ashbury
Option 4

Correct Answer

A. Haight & Ashbury

Explanation

The correct answer is Haight & Ashbury. The "Summer of Love" in 1967 was a cultural and social phenomenon that took place in San Francisco, particularly in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. This area became the epicenter of the counterculture movement, attracting thousands of young people who sought to reject mainstream society and embrace peace, love, and psychedelic experiences. The intersection of Haight & Ashbury became synonymous with the hippie movement and remains an iconic symbol of the 1960s counterculture.

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10.

All of the following statements are true about the Kent State Massacre except:

Afterwards, LBJ stated that "those college kids got what they deserved"
Before the massacre, the ROTC building was burned down due to arson
Over 10 college students were wounded due to being hit by bullets
Four college students were killed by the Ohio National Guard

Correct Answer

A. Afterwards, LBJ stated that "those college kids got what they deserved"

11.

Which of the following was the last Presidential Primary Election that RFK won? The Primary Election in:

California
Texas
New York
Florida

Correct Answer

A. California

Explanation

RFK won the last Presidential Primary Election in California.

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12.

All of the following statements are true about the Fall of Saigon except:

Helicopters were pushed off the deck of US Navy ships in order to increase their speed in the water
The North Vietnamese Army, the Viet Cong, and the Khmer Rouge were all approaching Saigon
US citizens & military personnel had to flee the city for their safety
It was the last event for America in the Vietnam War

Correct Answer

A. Helicopters were pushed off the deck of US Navy ships in order to increase their speed in the water

Explanation

During the Fall of Saigon, helicopters were not pushed off the deck of US Navy ships to increase their speed in the water. This statement is false. The other statements are all true: the North Vietnamese Army, the Viet Cong, and the Khmer Rouge were approaching Saigon, US citizens and military personnel had to flee the city for their safety, and it was the last event for America in the Vietnam War.

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13.

All of the following statements are correct about the Tet Offensive except:

Exposed the lies of President Nixon & the Military concerning the Vietnam War
The US media started to investigate what was really occurring in the Vietnam War
It was the largest offensive attack of the Vietnam War by the Viet Cong
It was the turning point of the Vietnam War

Correct Answer

A. Exposed the lies of President Nixon & the Military concerning the Vietnam War

Explanation

The given statement is not correct because the Tet Offensive did not specifically expose the lies of President Nixon and the Military concerning the Vietnam War. The Tet Offensive was a series of coordinated attacks by the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces, launched during the Vietnamese New Year in 1968. While it did have significant impacts on the war, including changing public opinion and leading to increased anti-war sentiment in the US, it did not directly expose any lies of President Nixon or the Military.

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14.

All of the following statements are true about Chicago, 1968 except:

Three Anti-Vietnam War protestors died as a result of the violence with Chicago police
Anti-War protestors first provoked the police by refusing to leave Lincoln Park at 11 pm on a Sunday night
The Mayor ordered the police to use harsh tactics against the anti-war protestors
The final confrontation in front of the Hilton Hotel was broadcast on national television

Correct Answer

A. Three Anti-Vietnam War protestors died as a result of the violence with Chicago police

Explanation

In Chicago, 1968, three Anti-Vietnam War protestors did not die as a result of the violence with Chicago police.

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15.

Which of the following presidents sent military advisors to South Vietnam from 21 January, 1961 to 22 November,1963?

John Kennedy
Dwight Eisenhower
Richard Nixon
Lyndon Johnson

Correct Answer

A. John Kennedy

Explanation

John F. Kennedy is the correct answer because he was the president who sent military advisors to South Vietnam during the specified time period. Kennedy's administration believed that providing military support to South Vietnam would help prevent the spread of communism in the region. The advisors were sent to assist the South Vietnamese government and military in their fight against the communist forces of North Vietnam. Kennedy's decision to increase American involvement in Vietnam eventually led to the escalation of the conflict and the eventual deployment of large numbers of American troops.

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Proficient Level Review: 16 April 2021 "Quest"

Shortly before he was assassinated, MLK, Jr. was involved in a:

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All of the following statements are true about Woodstock except:

All of the following statements are true about the Tunnels of Cu Chi except:

In 1966, MLK, Jr. went to which of the following northern cities to protest against the discriminatory policies against African-Americans concerning housing; the mayor of this city basically threatened MLK, Jr. w/ harm

Congress gave the President unlimited authority to fight the Vietnam War after an attack on a U.S. warship; it later turned out that the President lied about the attack in the:

Which of the following television newscasters went to Vietnam, and reported his own opinion that the America was in an "Un-Winnable War" in Vietnam, and should get out as soon as possible?

Which of the following Apollo missions was the first to orbit the moon?

In which of the following cities was the most-famous Civil Rights leader assassinated?

The Epicenter of the "Summer of Love" in 1967 was at the intersection of:

All of the following statements are true about the Kent State Massacre except:

Which of the following was the last Presidential Primary Election that RFK won? The Primary Election in:

All of the following statements are true about the Fall of Saigon except:

All of the following statements are correct about the Tet Offensive except:

All of the following statements are true about Chicago, 1968 except:

Which of the following presidents sent military advisors to South Vietnam from 21 January, 1961 to 22 November,1963?