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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. How many months did Kerry serve with the Swiftees during his tour?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

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 most surprising moment.
(c) It was the first moment.
(d) It was the last moment.

3. What was the reason for Kerry's application for a draft deferment?
(a) He wanted to study in Paris.
(b) He wanted to study in Spain.
(c) He wanted to study in Germany.
(d) He wanted to study in Russia.

4. Which of the following words are not used to describe Kerry by the authors during his time in Vietnam?
(a) Incompetent.
(b) Dishonest.
(c) Reliable.
(d) Cowardly.

5. Why does O'Neill think that Americans are uninformed?
(a) The media is biased and sympathetic to Kerry's liberal agenda.
(b) They are incapable of understanding the news.
(c) They don't watch the news very much.
(d) The media is not aware of Kerry's deceptive practices.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Hoffman to be concerned about Kerry with regards to his political goals?

2. How did Kerry use his Vietnam experience in his political campaigns?

3. In what year did Kerry testify in front of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations?

4. What does O'Neill encourage the readers to do in order to substantiate his account of the Dick Cavett Show?

5. What month was the 2004 press conference held by Hoffman for the Swift Boat Veterans?

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