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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Antiwar Protester.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Hoffman to be concerned about Kerry with regards to his political goals?
(a) His lack of intelligence.
(b) His lack of reliability.
(c) His lack of determination.
(d) His lack of enthusiasm.

2. During what war did the Swift Boat Veterans serve with Kerry?
(a) Kuwait.
(b) Afghanistan.
(c) Iraq.
(d) Vietnam.

3. What does Kerry admit to about his decision to be part of the Swift Boats during Vietnam, in The Vietnam Experience: A War Remembered?
(a) That he was looking forward to seeing the frontlines up close.
(b) That he had no intention of doing any patrolling.
(c) That he misunderstood his assignment.
(d) That he assumed he would be doing patrolling and did not want to get involved with the war.

4. In Kerry's earlier book, what was the type of language used?
(a) Politically expedient.
(b) Ambiguous.
(c) Anti-military.
(d) Politically correct.

5. How does Kerry's gunner, Stephen Gardner, describe the sampan incident?
(a) Simply murder.
(b) Senseless butchery.
(c) Senseless murder.
(d) Simply butchery.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where was the 2004 press conference by Hoffman held?

3. What were Kerry's goals back in Vietnam, according to Commander Grant Hibbard?

4. What do the Swiftees say that Kerry's actual nickname was in Vietnam?

5. Why was Kerry eventually given offshore assignments by commanders at Cat Lo?

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