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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Based on Kerry's report, what kind of knowledge did the U.S. Army have of these "atrocities"?
(a) Full knowledge at almost all levels of command.
(b) Full knowledge at all levels of command.
(c) Partial knowledge at almost all levels of command.
(d) Partial knowledge at all levels of command.

2. What was Kerry referencing during his tour of duty in Vietnam, with regards to Purple Hearts?
(a) An obscure regulation that released soldiers with 3 Purple Hearts.
(b) An obscure book detailing the benefits of Purple Hearts in political careers.
(c) A well known regulation that released soldiers with 3 Purple Hearts.
(d) A well known book detailing the benefits of Purple Hearts in political careers.

3. After his deferment request was denied, how did Kerry enlist in the Navy Reserve?
(a) As a backup soldier.
(b) As an active volunteer.
(c) As a frontline soldier.
(d) As an inactive volunteer.

4. Who has Kerry relied on to support his claims of "war crimes" committed by American troops in Vietnam?
(a) Imposters posing as his fellow officers.
(b) Imposters posing as friends.
(c) Imposters posing as veterans.
(d) Imposters posing as commanders.

5. How does Kerry's gunner, Stephen Gardner, describe the sampan incident?
(a) Senseless butchery.
(b) Simply murder.
(c) Senseless murder.
(d) Simply butchery.

6. What does Kerry claim about his request to enter the military that is not supported by any military records?
(a) That he volunteered for an unlimited amount of tours.
(b) That he volunteered for 4 tours of duty.
(c) That he volunteered for 2 tours of duty.
(d) That he volunteered for 3 tours of duty.

7. What does Kerry admit to about his decision to be part of the Swift Boats during Vietnam, in The Vietnam Experience: A War Remembered?
(a) That he assumed he would be doing patrolling and did not want to get involved with the war.
(b) That he misunderstood his assignment.
(c) That he had no intention of doing any patrolling.
(d) That he was looking forward to seeing the frontlines up close.

8. What does Kerry claim his nickname was in Vietnam?
(a) Lock Jaw.
(b) Flat Jaw.
(c) Square Jaw.
(d) Glass Jaw.

9. What was the result of Kerry's congressional run after the Dick Cavett Show?
(a) He won.
(b) It was declared a draw.
(c) He failed.
(d) He withdrew from the race.

10. According to his own accounts, how did Kerry respond to orders instructing him to leave a French resort and report to a more dangerous river patrol?
(a) He accepted them with certain conditions.
(b) He was confused by them because he enjoyed the peacefulness of the resort.
(c) He vehemently resisted.
(d) He refused to follow them.

11. What was the purpose of Kerry's unauthorized trips to Saigon?
(a) To look for enemy partiers.
(b) To observe culture.
(c) Entertainment and amusement.
(d) Education.

12. In his first tour of duty, how did Kerry spend most of his time, according to the authors?
(a) Right on the coast of Vietnam.
(b) In an office back at the military station.
(c) Close to the coast of Vietnam.
(d) Far off the coast of Vietnam.

13. Who did Kerry compare the U.S. Army to in his testimony?
(a) Mussolini.
(b) Chairman Mao.
(c) Genghis Khan.
(d) Adolf Hitler.

14. Why did Kerry's commanders pass him from one boat to another during his tour in Vietnam?
(a) He was in high demand.
(b) He kept reporting to the wrong boats.
(c) His peers requested not to work with him.
(d) He seemed to like being reassigned a lot.

15. What was the normal length of one tour of duty in Vietnam?
(a) Two and a half years.
(b) Six months.
(c) One year.
(d) Two years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does O'Neill think Kerry agreed to serve in Vietnam?

2. What did Kerry have a high regard for, according to those who served with him?

3. What does O'Neill call Kerry during his time in Vietnam?

4. What do the Swiftees say that Kerry's actual nickname was in Vietnam?

5. How was Kerry's first wound treated?

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