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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the 2004 press conference by Hoffman held?
(a) Washington.
(b) California.
(c) New York.
(d) Virginia.

2. How did the applause change when the actual Swift Boat Veterans were introduced at their Reunion?
(a) It became a little less vocal.
(b) It became more vocal and uproarious.
(c) It caused a riot to break out.
(d) It did not change.

3. How was John Edwards involved with Kerry in his presidential campaign?
(a) He was the vice-presidential candidate.
(b) He was the campaign finance manager.
(c) He was the campaign chief of staff.
(d) He was the media relations coordinator.

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

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

6. When did Kerry make a cameo appearance at the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion?
(a) Earlier in the day.
(b) The week before.
(c) Two days earlier.
(d) The day before.

7. What do the Swift Boat Veterans think of Kerry's attitude during the war, according to O'Neill?
(a) It was slightly above average.
(b) It was self-serving.
(c) It was unselfish.
(d) It was average.

8. Which forests were the PCFs assigned to?
(a) The U Mhin and Nam Cam.
(b) The Mangrove and Pu Luong.
(c) The Tam Dao and Mang Deng.
(d) The Gon and Tra Su.

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

10. How many of Kerry's commanders signed the open letter from the Swiftees?
(a) Almost half of them.
(b) Almost all of them.
(c) All of them.
(d) Almost a quarter of them.

11. How many months did Kerry serve with the Swiftees during his tour?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

12. How many of the total number of Swiftess contacted declined to sign the open letter to Kerry?
(a) Less than 10%.
(b) Less than 5 %.
(c) 10%.
(d) 15%.

13. What office did Kerry hold when he ran for the presidency?
(a) Governor.
(b) Mayor.
(c) Senator.
(d) Congressman.

14. What does PCF stand for?
(a) Patrol Crafts First.
(b) Patrol Crafts Fast.
(c) Pacific Craft Frontrunner.
(d) Pacific Craft Freighter.

15. Who accompanied Kerry during his previous cameo appearance at the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion?
(a) His vice presidential candidate.
(b) A camera crew.
(c) Other political officials.
(d) His biographer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does O'Neill refer to Ponder's participation in the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion?

2. What does Hoffman make clear about his position?

3. Who is recognized along with Kerry in the "War Heroes" exhibit?

4. Which museum did Lupetti visit upon returning to the countries involved in the war?

5. As O'Neill states, what was the crowd's response when Kerry was introduced at the 2003 Swift Boat Veterans Reunion?

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