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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. Were the Swift Boat Veterans surprised by Kerry's actions at the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion?
(a) Yes.
(b) Over half were not sure.
(c) No.
(d) Over half were.

2. Based on Kerry's report, what kind of knowledge did the U.S. Army have of these "atrocities"?
(a) Full knowledge at all levels of command.
(b) Partial knowledge at all levels of command.
(c) Partial knowledge at almost all levels of command.
(d) Full knowledge at almost all levels of command.

3. What is the intent of Unfit for Command, as clearly stated by the authors in the introduction?
(a) To support Kerry for President.
(b) To prevent Kerry from becoming the commander in chief.
(c) To raise money for Kerry's opponent.
(d) To convince Kerry to withdraw from the race.

4. What did Kerry misrepresent, according to the open letter by the Swift Boat Veterans?
(a) His eligibility.
(b) His age.
(c) His service.
(d) His political background.

5. Why was Kerry eventually given offshore assignments by commanders at Cat Lo?
(a) He whined so much about the dangers of potential combat.
(b) He whined so much about the weather onshore.
(c) He whined so much about every order he was given onshore.
(d) He whined so much about the other officers' dislike for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of account does O'Neill provide for the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion?

2. How many Swiftees served with Kerry during his tour?

3. What does VVAW stand for?

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

5. After the villagers fled the Song Bo Do river village in 1969, what did Kerry order his crew to destroy while he lit fires with a Zippo?

(see the answer key)

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