View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the intent of Unfit for Command, as clearly stated by the authors in the introduction?
(a) To convince Kerry to withdraw from the race.
(b) To support Kerry for President.
(c) To prevent Kerry from becoming the commander in chief.
(d) To raise money for Kerry's opponent.

2. How many of Kerry's commanders signed the open letter from the Swiftees?
(a) Almost a quarter of them.
(b) Almost all of them.
(c) All of them.
(d) Almost half of them.

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

4. Were the Swift Boat Veterans surprised by Kerry's actions at the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion?
(a) Yes.
(b) Over half were not sure.
(c) No.
(d) Over half were.

5. How many signatures were on the open letter to Kerry from the Swiftees?
(a) Nearly 200.
(b) Over 200.
(c) Nearly 100.
(d) Over 250.

6. Who was Bill Lupetti?
(a) A naval corpsman.
(b) An army general.
(c) An army recruiter.
(d) A battalion leader.

7. What year did John Kerry run for president?
(a) 2002.
(b) 2000.
(c) 2006.
(d) 2004.

8. What office did Kerry hold when he ran for the presidency?
(a) Mayor.
(b) Congressman.
(c) Senator.
(d) Governor.

9. What did Kerry misrepresent, according to the open letter by the Swift Boat Veterans?
(a) His eligibility.
(b) His service.
(c) His age.
(d) His political background.

10. How do the authors introduce their argument?
(a) With a quote.
(b) With an advertisement.
(c) With a poem.
(d) With a letter.

11. What month was the 2004 press conference held by Hoffman for the Swift Boat Veterans?
(a) June.
(b) March.
(c) November.
(d) May.

12. What does PCF stand for?
(a) Patrol Crafts Fast.
(b) Pacific Craft Freighter.
(c) Patrol Crafts First.
(d) Pacific Craft Frontrunner.

13. Where were the PCFs tasked?
(a) The Red River Delta.
(b) The Mekong Delta.
(c) The Kong River.
(d) The Gulf of Tonkin.

14. Where was the 2004 press conference by Hoffman held?
(a) Washington.
(b) New York.
(c) California.
(d) Virginia.

15. Which one of the following does Hoffman question about Kerry in the Introduction?
(a) His judgment.
(b) His political agenda.
(c) His patriotism.
(d) His authority.

Short Answer Questions

1. As O'Neill states, what was the crowd's response when Kerry was introduced at the 2003 Swift Boat Veterans Reunion?

2. During what war did the Swift Boat Veterans serve with Kerry?

3. What does O'Neill call Kerry's claims of "atrocities"?

4. How does O'Neill refer to Ponder's participation in the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion?

5. According to O'Neill, where did Kerry meet with the enemies of America while American soldiers were still fighting and dying?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 436 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample