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

2. What does Kerry admit to about his decision to be part of the Swift Boats during Vietnam, in The Vietnam Experience: A War Remembered?
(a) That he misunderstood his assignment.
(b) That he was looking forward to seeing the frontlines up close.
(c) That he assumed he would be doing patrolling and did not want to get involved with the war.
(d) That he had no intention of doing any patrolling.

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

4. What division of the Armed Services was Roy F. Hoffman in?
(a) The United States Marines.
(b) The United States Navy.
(c) The United States Army.
(d) The United States Air Force.

5. How was Kerry perceived among the other Swiftees during his time in Vietnam?
(a) A perpetual loser.
(b) A greedy politician.
(c) A willing soldier.
(d) A perpetual whiner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the intent of Unfit for Command, as clearly stated by the authors in the introduction?

2. What do his crew and witnesses of a refueling event on the way to An Thoi say Kerry lied about?

3. What does the open letter from the Swiftees label Kerry?

4. According to O'Neill, where did Kerry meet with the enemies of America while American soldiers were still fighting and dying?

5. What does Hoffman make clear about his position?

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