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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 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?

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

3. What does O'Neill encourage the readers to do in order to substantiate his account of the Dick Cavett Show?
(a) Write to Kerry.
(b) Talk to people who have seen it.
(c) Watch the video of the debate.
(d) Read the transcript of the debate.

4. Who designed the "War Heroes" exhibit Lupetti observed in the museum?
(a) Communists.
(b) Socialists.
(c) Former military leaders.
(d) The Chinese dictators.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many of the total number of Swiftess contacted declined to sign the open letter to Kerry?

3. Why did Kerry most likely agree to debate O'Neill on the Dick Cavett Show?

4. What person did Kerry compare himself to during his tour?

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

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