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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. Which one of the following does Hoffman feel is doubtful in Kerry?
(a) His loyalty.
(b) His political ambitions.
(c) His ethics.
(d) His citizenship.

2. What does VVAW stand for?
(a) Vietnam Victims Against the War.
(b) Vietnam Veterans Against the War.
(c) Vietnam Veterans Against the World.
(d) Vietnam Veterans Acting Wrongly.

3. How does Ponder recall the circumstances around his injuries?
(a) Vividly.
(b) Slightly better than expected.
(c) Vaguely.
(d) He remembers some parts better than others.

4. What did Kerry misrepresent, according to the open letter by the Swift Boat Veterans?
(a) His service.
(b) His eligibility.
(c) His political background.
(d) His age.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who controlled the forests that the PCFs were assigned to?

2. What was the normal length of one tour of duty in Vietnam?

3. 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?

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

5. When did Kerry make a cameo appearance at the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion?

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