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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. What is John Paul Vann's call sign during the Battle of Ap Bac?
2. Following their slow but steady stream of military successes, the South Vietnamese President, Ngo Dinh Diem, awards the 7th Infantry Division for their __________________.
3. What are the two key reasons why the ARVN forces did not soundly defeat the VC at Ap Bac?
4. On what day does the attack at Ap Bac begin?
5. Which of the following character traits DOES NOT fit John Paul Vann?
Short Essay Questions
1. What types of people come to pay their respects to John Paul Vann in Arlington in 1972? Why do you think they are there?
2. What is one of the secret desires of the American military advisers with regard to the Viet Cong's fighting tactics?
3. What important political trends are taking place in North Vietnam and South Vietnam in the early 1960s?
4. Based on what you learned in this section, describe briefly John Paul Vann's physical appearance.
5. What other significant figures are introduced during this introductory section of the book? List two or three of them.
6. 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?
7. What are some of the many diverse features of the populace in South Vietnam that prevented a strong, unified front against the Viet Cong?
8. 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?
9. Which American adviser is responsible for drawing up the basic plan of attack for the ARVN?
10. Why is General Huynh Van Cao's chief-of-staff, Lt. Colonel Bui Dinh Dam, selected, even though he is a North Vietnamese and General Huynh Van Cao is a general for the South?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What were some of the staple foods in the Vann home? How did this particular diet affect the health and psychological well-being of the children? Which of John Paul Vann's parents was the primary cook and provider? Why?
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
President John Kennedy wanted to approach the situation in South Vietnam with a tactic he termed "Counter Insurgency" (COIN). What was counter-insurgency and how was it implemented? Did it have the effect that JFK wanted it to? Why or why not? Would the program have been more effective if it were implemented earlier or in a more aggressive way? Why or why not?
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