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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. Why did Kerry's commanders pass him from one boat to another during his tour in Vietnam?
(a) He seemed to like being reassigned a lot.
(b) His peers requested not to work with him.
(c) He was in high demand.
(d) He kept reporting to the wrong boats.

2. Who controlled the forests that the PCFs were assigned to?
(a) Militias.
(b) Russia.
(c) The Viet Cong.
(d) China.

3. How was Joe Ponder wounded during the war?
(a) In an accident witnessed by Kerry.
(b) In a battle that Kerry recounts.
(c) In a battle Kerry was supposed to be in.
(d) In an accident caused by Kerry.

4. What division of the Armed Services was Roy F. Hoffman in?
(a) The United States Marines.
(b) The United States Navy.
(c) The United States Air Force.
(d) The United States Army.

5. For how long were both O'Neill and Kerry both relatively quiet?
(a) 45 years.
(b) 40 years.
(c) 30 years.
(d) They were never quiet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kept Kerry's unacceptable behavior from his superiors?

2. What were Cavett's public views on the war at that time?

3. What was the primary role of skimmers?

4. How many of Kerry's commanders signed the open letter from the Swiftees?

5. Were the Swift Boat Veterans surprised by Kerry's actions at the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion?

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