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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 best describes the attendees at John Paul Vann's funeral?
2. Which of the following is another aspect of John Paul Vann's personality mentioned in "The Funeral"?
3. Who is considered the Viet Cong's most capable general?
4. Which event during the Vietnam War is used to discredit General Westmoreland's overall strategy and cause many Americans to demand an end to U.S. involvement there?
5. What is the President of the Republic of Vietnam's French name?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. In 1962, what is the United States' stated primary role in Vietnam?
3. What types of people come to pay their respects to John Paul Vann in Arlington in 1972? Why do you think they are there?
4. Why is the Battle of Ap Bac considered perhaps the most important confrontation of the entire Vietnam War?
5. What features of John Paul Vann's burial at Arlington stood out?
6. In what ways does John Paul Vann's life embody the spirit of the United States in the Vietnam War?
7. Which American adviser is responsible for drawing up the basic plan of attack for the ARVN?
8. What are some of the many diverse features of the populace in South Vietnam that prevented a strong, unified front against the Viet Cong?
9. Briefly describe some of the things John Paul Vann did that get him categorized as lucky by those with whom he served.
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
John Paul Vann retired from the military in 1963. However, he re-enlisted to serve in Vietnam as a civilian with the Agency for International Development (AID) just two years later, in 1965. Briefly explain why you think John Paul Vann would make that decision and support your answer with information given in the text.
Essay Topic 2
Khe Sanh was mentioned in the text as one of the so-called "Hill Fights". First, what did the term "Hill Fights" refer to? Second, why was there a great deal of media attention placed on the plight of the marines stationed at Khe Sanh? What was the symbolic significance of this battle and how was the outcome portrayed by the American media and the Vietcong propaganda machine?
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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