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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. In Kerry's earlier book, how was the flag displayed in a staged picture reenactment of the classic WWII Marines at Iwo Jima?
(a) On the ground.
(b) Backwards.
(c) Sideways.
(d) Upside down.

2. How was Kerry's first wound treated?
(a) With a bandage.
(b) With a band-aid.
(c) It did not need to be treated.
(d) With stitches.

3. According to his own accounts, how did Kerry respond to orders instructing him to leave a French resort and report to a more dangerous river patrol?
(a) He was confused by them because he enjoyed the peacefulness of the resort.
(b) He accepted them with certain conditions.
(c) He vehemently resisted.
(d) He refused to follow them.

4. In what year did Kerry testify in front of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations?
(a) 1972.
(b) 1968.
(c) 1971.
(d) 1969.

5. What did the author of Kerry's Boston Globe biography write about Kerry's reason for joining the Swift Boats?
(a) He had no idea what he was getting into.
(b) He thought it would be a great experience.
(c) He really liked boats.
(d) He thought it would keep him away from conflict.

Short Answer Questions

1. In actuality, how many people were slaughtered by the Viet Cong after the American military left Vietnam?

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

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

4. As the book ends, what do the authors point to as reason to disqualify Kerry from the commander in chief position?

5. What was the primary role of skimmers?

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