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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. Out of the officers who served with Kerry, how many signed the open letter from the Swiftees?
(a) 20.
(b) 23.
(c) 11.
(d) 15.

2. What did Kerry fail to do during his debate with O'Neill on the Dick Cavett Show?
(a) Support his claims of atrocities.
(b) Mention his Vietnam experience.
(c) Speak clearly.
(d) Compliment Cavett on his suit.

3. Why does O'Neill think Kerry agreed to serve in Vietnam?
(a) Because he was forced to.
(b) Because he supported the war effort there.
(c) To build his military credentials for personal reasons.
(d) To build his military credentials for political reasons.

4. What was the result of Kerry's congressional run after the Dick Cavett Show?
(a) It was declared a draw.
(b) He won.
(c) He withdrew from the race.
(d) He failed.

5. According to several Swift Boat officers, how did Kerry respond when the Swiftees were ordered into combat?
(a) He was confused.
(b) He strenuously objected.
(c) He refused to go.
(d) He didn't mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kerry portray himself in his book's account of Ponder's injury?

2. What office did Kerry hold when he ran for the presidency?

3. What does O'Neill call Kerry's claims of "atrocities"?

4. As a result of his poor performance, how did the audience react to Kerry at the end of the Dick Cavett Show?

5. For how long were both O'Neill and Kerry both relatively quiet?

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