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

2. Who was in a sampan that Kerry ordered to be fired upon, according to his biography in the Boston Globe?
(a) A mother and small child.
(b) Three women and no men.
(c) A mother and her grown child.
(d) Two women and two men.

3. Out of the few months Kerry spent in Vietnam, how many of them were for training purposes?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

4. What did the author of Kerry's Boston Globe biography write about Kerry's reason for joining the Swift Boats?
(a) He had no idea what he was getting into.
(b) He thought it would keep him away from conflict.
(c) He thought it would be a great experience.
(d) He really liked boats.

5. What is a "skimmer"?
(a) A larger boat than the normal sized Swift Boat.
(b) A smaller boat than the normal sized Swift Boat.
(c) A slower boat than the normal Swift Boats.
(d) A faster boat than the normal Swift Boats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first sub-section of Part 1 of the book titled?

2. After his deferment request was denied, how did Kerry enlist in the Navy Reserve?

3. Who controlled the forests that the PCFs were assigned to?

4. How do the authors introduce their argument?

5. How many of Kerry's commanders signed the open letter from the Swiftees?

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