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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 does Kerry claim about his request to enter the military that is not supported by any military records?
(a) That he volunteered for 4 tours of duty.
(b) That he volunteered for an unlimited amount of tours.
(c) That he volunteered for 2 tours of duty.
(d) That he volunteered for 3 tours of duty.

2. How does O'Neill refer to Ponder's participation in the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion?
(a) It was the most memorable moment.
(b) It was the last moment.
(c) It was the first moment.
(d) It was the most surprising moment.

3. As a result of his poor performance, how did the audience react to Kerry at the end of the Dick Cavett Show?
(a) They booed him.
(b) They still cheered him.
(c) They became silent.
(d) They threw things at him.

4. How was Kerry perceived among the other Swiftees during his time in Vietnam?
(a) A perpetual whiner.
(b) A greedy politician.
(c) A perpetual loser.
(d) A willing soldier.

5. After his deferment request was denied, how did Kerry enlist in the Navy Reserve?
(a) As an inactive volunteer.
(b) As a frontline soldier.
(c) As a backup soldier.
(d) As an active volunteer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the reason for Kerry's application for a draft deferment?

2. What bodies of water were the PCFs eventually tasked for?

3. What do his crew and witnesses of a refueling event on the way to An Thoi say Kerry lied about?

4. How does Kerry's gunner, Stephen Gardner, describe the sampan incident?

5. Out of the few months Kerry spent in Vietnam, how many of them were for training purposes?

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