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

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

3. How did Kerry use his Vietnam experience in his political campaigns?
(a) He used it to deal with several losses.
(b) To demean and embarrass opponents from both political parties.
(c) To support his claim for a larger military.
(d) He refused to talk about his service during his campaigns.

4. What did the author of Kerry's Boston Globe biography write about Kerry's reason for joining the Swift Boats?
(a) He thought it would keep him away from conflict.
(b) He had no idea what he was getting into.
(c) He really liked boats.
(d) He thought it would be a great experience.

5. How does Kerry's gunner, Stephen Gardner, describe the sampan incident?
(a) Simply butchery.
(b) Senseless murder.
(c) Senseless butchery.
(d) Simply murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does William Franke, who served with Kerry, describe his attitude about serving?

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

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

4. What did Kerry misrepresent, according to the open letter by the Swift Boat Veterans?

5. Why does O'Neill think that Americans are uninformed?

(see the answer key)

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