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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: John Kerry in Vietnam.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What was the primary role of skimmers?
(a) To take the soldiers away from the battles.
(b) To engage in key battles.
(c) To watch for civilian curfew violators and issue tickets.
(d) To watch the waters for the enemy.
2. What was unusual about Kerry's purple heart request that contradicted the normal procedure for how they are awarded?
(a) He recommended himself for it before getting treated for the injury.
(b) His injury was not substantiated by any doctors.
(c) He was recommended by a witness that remained anonymous.
(d) He recommended himself and his injury was self-inflicted.
3. How was Joe Ponder wounded during the war?
(a) In a battle that Kerry recounts.
(b) In a battle Kerry was supposed to be in.
(c) In an accident witnessed by Kerry.
(d) In an accident caused by Kerry.
4. How did Kerry distort shooting himself in the buttocks in order to receive his third purple heart?
(a) He claimed it was friendly fire.
(b) He claimed it was an accident caused by the intense pressures of an enemy battle.
(c) He claimed he was captured by the enemy and forced to sit on a mine.
(d) He claimed he was shot by the enemy.
5. What did the author of Kerry's Boston Globe biography write about Kerry's reason for joining the Swift Boats?
(a) He thought it would keep him away from conflict.
(b) He really liked boats.
(c) He had no idea what he was getting into.
(d) He thought it would be a great experience.
Short Answer Questions
1. What were Kerry's goals back in Vietnam, according to Commander Grant Hibbard?
2. What does Hoffman believe Kerry is unfit for?
3. Out of the officers who served with Kerry, how many signed the open letter from the Swiftees?
4. Why was Kerry included in the "War Heroes" exhibit?
5. What were Cavett's public views on the war at that time?
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