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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Edwards, who do you need to listen to in order to really understand Kerry?
(a) Those who know his desire to be President.
(b) Those who served with him.
(c) Those who are unaware of his service.
(d) Those who have known him for over 20 years.

2. What does Hoffman make clear about his position?
(a) He has never met Kerry.
(b) He is a good friend of Kerry's.
(c) It is not a political issue.
(d) It is a political issue.

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

4. How did the Swift Boat Veterans feel as a result of Kerry's cameo appearance and motives?
(a) Flattered.
(b) Ignored.
(c) Confused.
(d) Angry.

5. Which one of the following does Hoffman question about Kerry in the Introduction?
(a) His patriotism.
(b) His authority.
(c) His judgment.
(d) His political agenda.

6. 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.

7. What type of account does O'Neill provide for the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion?
(a) Hearsay.
(b) A second-hand account.
(c) A friend's recollection.
(d) A first-hand account.

8. What position did Roy F. Hoffman hold?
(a) Deck Sergeant.
(b) Lieutenant.
(c) Colonel.
(d) Rear Admiral.

9. Who controlled the forests that the PCFs were assigned to?
(a) Russia.
(b) China.
(c) Militias.
(d) The Viet Cong.

10. What is one of the absolute tenets of command, according to Hoffman?
(a) Decorum.
(b) Flexibility.
(c) Trust.
(d) Instinct.

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

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

13. What month was the 2004 press conference held by Hoffman for the Swift Boat Veterans?
(a) March.
(b) November.
(c) May.
(d) June.

14. How does O'Neill refer to Ponder's participation in the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion?
(a) It was the first moment.
(b) It was the most surprising moment.
(c) It was the most memorable moment.
(d) It was the last moment.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What year did John Kerry run for president?

2. What does PCF stand for?

3. What does O'Neill call Kerry's claims of "atrocities"?

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

5. What years was Hoffman involved with the Swift Boats?

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