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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. What is a "skimmer"?
(a) A slower boat than the normal Swift Boats.
(b) A smaller boat than the normal sized Swift Boat.
(c) A faster boat than the normal Swift Boats.
(d) A larger boat than the normal sized Swift Boat.

2. When did the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion take place?
(a) The winter of 2003.
(b) The spring of 2003.
(c) The fall of 2003.
(d) The summer of 2003.

3. How did Kerry shoot the wounded teenage Vietcong during the 1969 incident that he dubiously received a silver star for?
(a) In the back as he was running away.
(b) In the arm.
(c) In the back while he was on the ground.
(d) In the other leg.

4. According to O'Neill, where did Kerry meet with the enemies of America while American soldiers were still fighting and dying?
(a) Vietnam.
(b) Paris.
(c) Thailand.
(d) Germany.

5. How many signatures were on the open letter to Kerry from the Swiftees?
(a) Over 250.
(b) Over 200.
(c) Nearly 200.
(d) Nearly 100.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was unusual about Kerry's purple heart request that contradicted the normal procedure for how they are awarded?

2. How was John Edwards involved with Kerry in his presidential campaign?

3. How was Joe Ponder wounded during the war?

4. What does O'Neill call Kerry during his time in Vietnam?

5. What did O'Neill request from the Committee after hearing Kerry's testimony?

(see the answer key)

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