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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. What was the original intention for the PCFs?
(a) Coastal attacks.
(b) Coastal surveillance.
(c) Coastal emergencies.
(d) Coastal transportation.

2. How was Kerry perceived among the other Swiftees during his time in Vietnam?
(a) A perpetual whiner.
(b) A perpetual loser.
(c) A willing soldier.
(d) A greedy politician.

3. What do the Swift Boat Veterans think of Kerry's attitude during the war, according to O'Neill?
(a) It was self-serving.
(b) It was unselfish.
(c) It was slightly above average.
(d) It was average.

4. What was the result of Kerry's congressional run after the Dick Cavett Show?
(a) He failed.
(b) It was declared a draw.
(c) He won.
(d) He withdrew from the race.

5. What was the reason for Kerry's application for a draft deferment?
(a) He wanted to study in Russia.
(b) He wanted to study in Germany.
(c) He wanted to study in Spain.
(d) He wanted to study in Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Kerry misrepresent, according to the open letter by the Swift Boat Veterans?

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

3. How many months did Kerry serve with the Swiftees during his tour?

4. What did Kerry fail to do during his debate with O'Neill on the Dick Cavett Show?

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

(see the answer key)

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