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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the intent of Unfit for Command, as clearly stated by the authors in the introduction?
(a) To raise money for Kerry's opponent.
(b) To prevent Kerry from becoming the commander in chief.
(c) To support Kerry for President.
(d) To convince Kerry to withdraw from the race.

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

3. What causes Hoffman to be concerned about Kerry with regards to his political goals?
(a) His lack of determination.
(b) His lack of reliability.
(c) His lack of intelligence.
(d) His lack of enthusiasm.

4. What was the title of Kerry's book?
(a) Reporting for Duty.
(b) Tour of Duty.
(c) The Necessity of War.
(d) Life at War.

5. Why was Kerry included in the "War Heroes" exhibit?
(a) For his injuries during the war.
(b) For his role in the American anti-war movement.
(c) For his role in the capture of American POWs.
(d) For his involvement in numerous battles.

6. 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 media relations coordinator.
(d) He was the campaign chief of staff.

7. What does O'Neill call Kerry's claims of "atrocities"?
(a) Lies.
(b) Half-truths.
(c) Misstatements.
(d) Partial truths.

8. During what war did the Swift Boat Veterans serve with Kerry?
(a) Iraq.
(b) Kuwait.
(c) Vietnam.
(d) Afghanistan.

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

10. 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.

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

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

13. What bodies of water were the PCFs eventually tasked for?
(a) Rivers and canals.
(b) Lakes and canals.
(c) Lakes and oceans.
(d) Rivers and oceans.

14. Were the Swift Boat Veterans surprised by Kerry's actions at the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion?
(a) Over half were.
(b) Yes.
(c) Over half were not sure.
(d) No.

15. How did Ponder's account of the injuries compare to Kerry's?
(a) They were exactly the same.
(b) They were mostly the same.
(c) They were totally different.
(d) They were somewhat different.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who designed the "War Heroes" exhibit Lupetti observed in the museum?

2. What is the question the authors hope to answer in their book, Unfit for Command?

3. Which one of the following does Hoffman feel is doubtful in Kerry?

4. According to O'Neill, where did Kerry meet with the enemies of America while American soldiers were still fighting and dying?

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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