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

2. How does Kerry portray himself in his book's account of Ponder's injury?
(a) As a victim.
(b) As a hero.
(c) As a witness.
(d) As an innocent bystander.

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

4. How much action did Kerry see during his first tour of duty?
(a) An average amount.
(b) A little.
(c) None.
(d) A lot.

5. What were the charges Kerry leveled against the army during his testimony?
(a) Corruption and betrayal.
(b) Reckless violence and lack of sympathy for the enemy.
(c) Rape and baby killing.
(d) Unwarranted attempts to win the war and a belief in freedom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What state was the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion held in?

2. How many of the total number of Swiftess contacted declined to sign the open letter to Kerry?

3. How was Kerry's first wound treated?

4. How did Kerry injure himself during his time with the skimmer?

5. Based on Kerry's report, what kind of knowledge did the U.S. Army have of these "atrocities"?

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