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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 kept Kerry's unacceptable behavior from his superiors?
(a) His fellow officers.
(b) His refusal to file reports.
(c) His own fraudulent reports.
(d) His bribery of fellow officers.

2. Which city hosted the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion?
(a) Norfolk.
(b) New York.
(c) San Diego.
(d) Boulder.

3. How did Kerry injure himself during his time with the skimmer?
(a) From firing a rocket launcher too far away, resulting in a large fragment in his shoulder.
(b) From firing a rocket launcher too close, resulting in a tiny fragment in his shoulder.
(c) From firing a rocket launcher too far away, resulting in a tiny fragment in his shoulder.
(d) From firing a rocket launcher too close, resulting in a large fragment in his shoulder.

4. According to his own accounts, how did Kerry respond to orders instructing him to leave a French resort and report to a more dangerous river patrol?
(a) He was confused by them because he enjoyed the peacefulness of the resort.
(b) He vehemently resisted.
(c) He refused to follow them.
(d) He accepted them with certain conditions.

5. What were Kerry's goals back in Vietnam, according to Commander Grant Hibbard?
(a) To be a governor.
(b) To be President.
(c) To be a senator.
(d) To be Vice President.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second sub-section of Part 1 of the book titled?

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

3. What does PCF stand for?

4. What do the Swift Boat Veterans think of Kerry's attitude during the war, according to O'Neill?

5. Why does O'Neill think that Americans are uninformed?

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