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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 year did John Kerry run for president?
(a) 2000.
(b) 2002.
(c) 2004.
(d) 2006.

2. How does Ponder recall the circumstances around his injuries?
(a) Vividly.
(b) Vaguely.
(c) Slightly better than expected.
(d) He remembers some parts better than others.

3. Why was Kerry eventually given offshore assignments by commanders at Cat Lo?
(a) He whined so much about every order he was given onshore.
(b) He whined so much about the other officers' dislike for him.
(c) He whined so much about the dangers of potential combat.
(d) He whined so much about the weather onshore.

4. What position did Roy F. Hoffman hold?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Colonel.
(c) Rear Admiral.
(d) Deck Sergeant.

5. How does Kerry respond to the report of the VVAW meeting where they considered Camil's murderous plan?
(a) He claims he was in another room with different VVAW members at the time.
(b) He claims he was late for that meeting and missed the part about the murder plot.
(c) He denies being at the meeting.
(d) He denies any plan was proposed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many signatures were on the open letter to Kerry from the Swiftees?

2. How many people in South Vietnam did Kerry claim would need to be evacuated to avoid dangers resulting from a U.S. withdrawal?

3. What do the Swiftees say that Kerry's actual nickname was in Vietnam?

4. How did William F. Buckley refer to Kerry during a graduation speech given at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point?

5. What person did Kerry compare himself to during his tour?

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