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

2. What position did Roy F. Hoffman hold?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Deck Sergeant.
(c) Colonel.
(d) Rear Admiral.

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

4. What is the question the authors hope to answer in their book, Unfit for Command?
(a) Who is John Kerry trying to be?
(b) Who is the real John Kerry?
(c) Who is John Kerry trying to fool?
(d) Who is the person John Kerry has become?

5. How did Kerry shoot the wounded teenage Vietcong during the 1969 incident that he dubiously received a silver star for?
(a) In the other leg.
(b) In the arm.
(c) In the back while he was on the ground.
(d) In the back as he was running away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does PCF stand for?

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

3. How did Kerry distort shooting himself in the buttocks in order to receive his third purple heart?

4. What was Cavett's reputation as a commentator?

5. What does Hoffman believe Kerry is unfit for?

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