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

2. In his first tour of duty, how did Kerry spend most of his time, according to the authors?
(a) Right on the coast of Vietnam.
(b) Far off the coast of Vietnam.
(c) Close to the coast of Vietnam.
(d) In an office back at the military station.

3. What did O'Neill request from the Committee after hearing Kerry's testimony?
(a) To substantiate Kerry.
(b) To debate Kerry.
(c) To enter his observations into the records.
(d) To revoke Kerry's testimony.

4. 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 vehemently resisted.
(b) He accepted them with certain conditions.
(c) He refused to follow them.
(d) He was confused by them because he enjoyed the peacefulness of the resort.

5. What was Kerry referencing during his tour of duty in Vietnam, with regards to Purple Hearts?
(a) An obscure regulation that released soldiers with 3 Purple Hearts.
(b) An obscure book detailing the benefits of Purple Hearts in political careers.
(c) A well known regulation that released soldiers with 3 Purple Hearts.
(d) A well known book detailing the benefits of Purple Hearts in political careers.