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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 normal length of one tour of duty in Vietnam?
(a) Six months.
(b) Two and a half years.
(c) One year.
(d) Two years.

2. Who received a polite applause at the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion, according to O'Neill?
(a) The current Vice President.
(b) The visiting dignitaries.
(c) The secretary of state.
(d) The ambassador.

3. Who controlled the forests that the PCFs were assigned to?
(a) China.
(b) The Viet Cong.
(c) Russia.
(d) Militias.

4. What years was Hoffman involved with the Swift Boats?
(a) 1967 and 1968.
(b) 1968 and 1969.
(c) 1965 and 1967.
(d) 1969 and 1970.

5. What was the purpose of Kerry's unauthorized trips to Saigon?
(a) Entertainment and amusement.
(b) Education.
(c) To look for enemy partiers.
(d) To observe culture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the reason for Kerry's application for a draft deferment?

2. How did Kerry shoot the wounded teenage Vietcong during the 1969 incident that he dubiously received a silver star for?

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

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

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

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