1.  What is the purpose of the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act?

2.  a) What does it mean to be a CPC? 
b) What action does the U.S. take against a country identified as a CPC? (For the answer, go to the FAQ section on the "International Religious Freedom" page of the State Department's website at www.state.gov/g/drl/irf/c13003.htm.)

3.  For what reason has Vietnam been removed from the CPC list, according to a State Department spokesman?

4.  a) Who is Diem Do? 
b) How does he explain his opposition to the removal of Vietnam from the CPC list?

5.  For what reasons does Mr. Do believe Vietnam was removed from the CPC list?

6.  a) What other organization opposes Vietnam's removal from the CPC list?
b) What reason did they give for their opposition? (For more information on this organization, go to the FAQ section on the "International Religious Freedom" page of the State Department's website here and scroll down to the 3rd question.)

7.  Do you think that the State Department's decision to remove Vietnam from the CPC list is political or sincere?  Explain your answer.