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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Antiwar Protester.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After his testimony, what do the authors say Kerry did with his service medals to make a point?
(a) He threw them in the trash bin in front of the Vietnam Memorial.
(b) He threw them in the trash bin in front of the White House.
(c) He threw them in the Atlantic River.
(d) He threw them in the Pacific River.

2. How was Joe Ponder wounded during the war?
(a) In a battle that Kerry recounts.
(b) In an accident witnessed by Kerry.
(c) In an accident caused by Kerry.
(d) In a battle Kerry was supposed to be in.

3. In what year did Kerry testify in front of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations?
(a) 1971.
(b) 1969.
(c) 1972.
(d) 1968.

4. How many Swiftees served with Kerry during his tour?
(a) 20.
(b) 19.
(c) 25.
(d) 23.

5. What did O'Neill request from the Committee after hearing Kerry's testimony?
(a) To enter his observations into the records.
(b) To revoke Kerry's testimony.
(c) To substantiate Kerry.
(d) To debate Kerry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Kerry deny at first, only to confess to later?

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

3. According to several Swift Boat officers, how did Kerry respond when the Swiftees were ordered into combat?

4. Who was the VVAW mostly made up of, according to the authors?

5. Which of the following words are not used to describe Kerry by the authors during his time in Vietnam?

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