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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 much action did Kerry see during his first tour of duty?
(a) None.
(b) A little.
(c) An average amount.
(d) A lot.

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

3. How many of the total number of Swiftess contacted declined to sign the open letter to Kerry?
(a) 10%.
(b) Less than 5 %.
(c) 15%.
(d) Less than 10%.

4. Who did Kerry compare the U.S. Army to in his testimony?
(a) Adolf Hitler.
(b) Mussolini.
(c) Genghis Khan.
(d) Chairman Mao.

5. How does William Franke, who served with Kerry, describe his attitude about serving?
(a) Kerry had a belligerent disrespect for duty and the military.
(b) Kerry was quiet, but clearly bothered by his service.
(c) Kerry had a belligerent disrespect for his commanders.
(d) Kerry was vocal in his support of the war.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the original intention for the PCFs?

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

3. Out of the officers who served with Kerry, how many signed the open letter from the Swiftees?

4. Where were the PCFs tasked?

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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