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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 does Kerry admit to about his decision to be part of the Swift Boats during Vietnam, in The Vietnam Experience: A War Remembered?
(a) That he had no intention of doing any patrolling.
(b) That he assumed he would be doing patrolling and did not want to get involved with the war.
(c) That he was looking forward to seeing the frontlines up close.
(d) That he misunderstood his assignment.

2. How does O'Neill refer to Ponder's participation in the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion?
(a) It was the first moment.
(b) It was the most memorable moment.
(c) It was the most surprising moment.
(d) It was the last moment.

3. In actuality, how many people were slaughtered by the Viet Cong after the American military left Vietnam?
(a) Hundreds.
(b) None.
(c) Hundreds of thousands.
(d) Millions.

4. What person did Kerry compare himself to during his tour?
(a) John F. Kennedy.
(b) Walter Mondale.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) Jimmy Carter.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the question the authors hope to answer in their book, Unfit for Command?

3. What does Hoffman make clear about his position?

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

5. According to O'Neill, where did Kerry meet with the enemies of America while American soldiers were still fighting and dying?

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