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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 was the staged event in Detroit called that was later debunked as phony testimony by people who were never in Vietnam?
(a) The Fall Soldier Investigation.
(b) The Summer Soldier Investigation.
(c) The Spring Soldier Investigation.
(d) The Winter Soldier Investigation.

2. What was unusual about Kerry's purple heart request that contradicted the normal procedure for how they are awarded?
(a) He was recommended by a witness that remained anonymous.
(b) He recommended himself and his injury was self-inflicted.
(c) He recommended himself for it before getting treated for the injury.
(d) His injury was not substantiated by any doctors.

3. What is the second sub-section of Part 1 of the book titled?
(a) The Purple Heart Braggart.
(b) The Purple Heart Thief.
(c) The Purple Heart Hunter.
(d) The Purple Heart Exaggerator.

4. What were Kerry and the VVAW directly involved in, according to the FBI?
(a) Supplying the enemy with weaponry.
(b) Negotiations with the enemy.
(c) Treason.
(d) Promoting surrender.

5. What does O'Neill call Kerry's claims of "atrocities"?
(a) Partial truths.
(b) Misstatements.
(c) Lies.
(d) Half-truths.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hoffman believe Kerry is unfit for?

2. Why did Kerry most likely agree to debate O'Neill on the Dick Cavett Show?

3. What are the authors unable to distinguish from Kerry's words?

4. Which massacre led to the conviction of Lieutenant William Calley?

5. What element did Kerry include in his testimony that attempted to use the war to further liberal views on other causes?

(see the answer key)

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