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. On what day does the attack at Ap Bac begin?

2. What are the two key reasons why the ARVN forces did not soundly defeat the VC at Ap Bac?

3. Where do the H-21 Hueys initially land during the Battle of Ap Bac?

4. Who is appointed by General Edward Lansdale to be the President of the Republic of South Vietnam?

5. The U.S. war strategy under the leadership of General William Westmoreland is described as a war of _______________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the primary shift in strategy espoused by John Paul Vann and Colonel Porter in 1962?

3. 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?

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

5. In 1962, what is the United States' stated primary role in Vietnam?

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

7. What important political trends are taking place in North Vietnam and South Vietnam in the early 1960s?

8. Discuss the significance of John Paul Vann's promotion to senior adviser for a corps region. How is this significant?

9. What are the key components of Ziegler's battle plan? How many men and how much air and armor support are sent to Ap Bac?

10. What are some of the many diverse features of the populace in South Vietnam that prevented a strong, unified front against the Viet Cong?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

What role did the reporting (or misreporting) of information have during the Vietnam War? How was propaganda used by the ARVN, American, and North Vietnamese, respectively, to further their causes? Please provide 2-3 specific examples for each.

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