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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 infantry units is referred to as the "cockpit of war" during Vietnam?

2. Which of the following cities is the site of the Vietnamese imperial palace?

3. Which of the following famous generals is NOT present in the funeral processional of John Paul Vann?

4. In order to build broad-based support for his cause, Ho Chi Minh needs to do what?

5. In what city is the 7th Infantry Division (and John Paul Vann) stationed?

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

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

5. 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?

6. What is one of the secret desires of the American military advisers with regard to the Viet Cong's fighting tactics?

7. 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?

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

9. Why is the use of terminology in reference to Ho Chi Minh's forces important for the Americans and South Vietnamese to establish?

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

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

At least five United States' Presidents attempted to deal with the situation in Vietnam. Which presidents were involved and how did each one approach the problems created by the U.S. military (or advisory) operations in Vietnam? In your opinion, which president's approach was best in your opinion and why?

Essay Topic 3

What was the U.S. military's rationale for the burning of villages policy enacted in August, 1965? Given his strong desire to defeat the Vietcong, why did John Paul Vann disassociate himself from the practice in a very vocal way? Did John Paul Vann believe that the U.S. marines could have pursued a better course of action? If so, what was it?

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