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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 state was the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion held in?
(a) California.
(b) New York.
(c) Colorado.
(d) Virginia.

2. What was the primary role of skimmers?
(a) To engage in key battles.
(b) To watch for civilian curfew violators and issue tickets.
(c) To watch the waters for the enemy.
(d) To take the soldiers away from the battles.

3. How was Joe Ponder wounded during the war?
(a) In a battle Kerry was supposed to be in.
(b) In an accident caused by Kerry.
(c) In a battle that Kerry recounts.
(d) In an accident witnessed by Kerry.

4. How was Hoffman involved with the Swift Boats?
(a) He was the lieutenant in charge.
(b) He was the route planner.
(c) He was the commander.
(d) He was the tactics division specialist.

5. 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) He was recommended by a witness that remained anonymous.
(c) He recommended himself and his injury was self-inflicted.
(d) His injury was not substantiated by any doctors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Kerry misrepresent, according to the open letter by the Swift Boat Veterans?

2. Who designed the "War Heroes" exhibit Lupetti observed in the museum?

3. Why did Kerry's commanders pass him from one boat to another during his tour in Vietnam?

4. Which one of the following does Hoffman question about Kerry in the Introduction?

5. When did Kerry make a cameo appearance at the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion?

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