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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 does Hoffman make clear about his position?
(a) It is a political issue.
(b) He has never met Kerry.
(c) It is not a political issue.
(d) He is a good friend of Kerry's.

2. According to Edwards, who do you need to listen to in order to really understand Kerry?
(a) Those who have known him for over 20 years.
(b) Those who served with him.
(c) Those who are unaware of his service.
(d) Those who know his desire to be President.

3. When did the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion take place?
(a) The winter of 2003.
(b) The summer of 2003.
(c) The fall of 2003.
(d) The spring of 2003.

4. What is the first sub-section of Part 1 of the book titled?
(a) The Repulsive Warrior.
(b) The Righteous Warrior.
(c) The Ridiculous Warrior.
(d) The Reluctant Warrior.

5. What does O'Neill encourage the readers to do in order to substantiate his account of the Dick Cavett Show?
(a) Read the transcript of the debate.
(b) Write to Kerry.
(c) Talk to people who have seen it.
(d) Watch the video of the debate.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Out of the few months Kerry spent in Vietnam, how many of them were for training purposes?

3. What did the author of Kerry's Boston Globe biography write about Kerry's reason for joining the Swift Boats?

4. What play does Kerry borrow a quote from to use as a campaign tagline?

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

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