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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 was the title of Kerry's book?
(a) Tour of Duty.
(b) The Necessity of War.
(c) Life at War.
(d) Reporting for Duty.

2. What was the primary role of skimmers?
(a) To watch for civilian curfew violators and issue tickets.
(b) To engage in key battles.
(c) To watch the waters for the enemy.
(d) To take the soldiers away from the battles.

3. How did the applause change when the actual Swift Boat Veterans were introduced at their Reunion?
(a) It did not change.
(b) It became more vocal and uproarious.
(c) It became a little less vocal.
(d) It caused a riot to break out.

4. What years was Hoffman involved with the Swift Boats?
(a) 1969 and 1970.
(b) 1967 and 1968.
(c) 1968 and 1969.
(d) 1965 and 1967.

5. How many of Kerry's commanders signed the open letter from the Swiftees?
(a) Almost all of them.
(b) Almost half of them.
(c) All of them.
(d) Almost a quarter of them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Kerry referencing during his tour of duty in Vietnam, with regards to Purple Hearts?

2. What does O'Neill call Kerry's claims of "atrocities"?

3. What does Hoffman believe Kerry is unfit for?

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?

5. What does Kerry claim about his request to enter the military that is not supported by any military records?

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