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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who received a polite applause at the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion, according to O'Neill?
(a) The secretary of state.
(b) The ambassador.
(c) The visiting dignitaries.
(d) The current Vice President.

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

4. Where were the PCFs tasked?
(a) The Red River Delta.
(b) The Gulf of Tonkin.
(c) The Mekong Delta.
(d) The Kong River.

5. What was the original intention for the PCFs?
(a) Coastal surveillance.
(b) Coastal transportation.
(c) Coastal attacks.
(d) Coastal emergencies.

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

7. Who was Bill Lupetti?
(a) An army general.
(b) A naval corpsman.
(c) A battalion leader.
(d) An army recruiter.

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

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

10. How do the authors introduce their argument?
(a) With a letter.
(b) With an advertisement.
(c) With a poem.
(d) With a quote.

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

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

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

14. What years was Hoffman involved with the Swift Boats?
(a) 1968 and 1969.
(b) 1965 and 1967.
(c) 1969 and 1970.
(d) 1967 and 1968.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Ponder's account of the injuries compare to Kerry's?

2. What do the Swift Boat Veterans think of Kerry's attitude during the war, according to O'Neill?

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

4. How many months did Kerry serve with the Swiftees during his tour?

5. What month was the 2004 press conference held by Hoffman for the Swift Boat Veterans?

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