A Bright Shining Lie: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Neil Sheehan
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A Bright Shining Lie: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Neil Sheehan
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 136 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following ARVN commanders is promoted to the rank of general just before the Battle of Ap Bac?

2. Who is considered the Viet Cong's most capable general?

3. John Paul Vann's Vietnamese counterpart is named:

4. To better fortify themselves against the ARVN assault, VC guerrillas at Ap Bac use ___________ extensively.

5. Ho Chi Minh lived in which country (other than Vietnam) prior to the Vietnam War?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways does John Paul Vann interact with his superior officers during his assignment to Vietnam?

2. John Paul Vann retires from the military in 1963, only to go back to Vietnam with the AID in 1965 and serve until his death in 1972. Based on what we've learned from "The Funeral" section, why do you think he does this?

3. In what ways does John Paul Vann's life embody the spirit of the United States in the Vietnam War?

4. What do the many guerrilla-style hit-and-run missions of the Viet Cong teach them about the nature of their enemies, the South Vietnamese and the Americans?

5. How many Viet Cong were at the radio tower position at Ap Bac and what were the actual combat conditions there?

6. From this brief vignette of the funeral of John Paul Vann, what facts can we glean about his life and personality?

7. Based on what you learned in this section, describe briefly John Paul Vann's physical appearance.

8. Why are the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) referred to as "Viet Cong"?

9. What is the preliminary intelligence report given by Jim Drummond and the eavesdroppers in the Otters concerning the size and capabilities of the VC force at Ap Bac?

10. What are some of the difficulties in getting the South Vietnamese prepared to engage the Viet Cong?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What were some of the key actions taken by the Diem administration in South Vietnam that adversely affected the opinion of the general population toward him and, by extension, toward the Americans that installed him in power? Please cite 2-3 examples and how the people of South Vietnam reacted to each policy or action taken.

Essay Topic 2

What were some of John Paul Vann's specific duties and responsibilities as a civilian member of the Agency for International Development (AID) in Vietnam? How did the efforts of this agency improve the conditions of the war for combatants and innocents alike? Was John Paul Vann satisfied with the scope of his AID directives? If not, why not? What more did he feel he needed to do?

Essay Topic 3

The Vietnam War era is one characterized by controversy and uncertainty. What were some of the reasons why the U.S. military's efforts in Vietnam were seen in such a negative light "back home" in America? Why was there growing pressure to end the war and bring the troops home? What were some of the contributing factors that caused America to finally end their presence in Vietnam?

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