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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Kerry injure himself during his time with the skimmer?
(a) From firing a rocket launcher too close, resulting in a large fragment in his shoulder.
(b) From firing a rocket launcher too far away, resulting in a tiny fragment in his shoulder.
(c) From firing a rocket launcher too far away, resulting in a large fragment in his shoulder.
(d) From firing a rocket launcher too close, resulting in a tiny fragment in his shoulder.

2. What kept Kerry's unacceptable behavior from his superiors?
(a) His fellow officers.
(b) His own fraudulent reports.
(c) His refusal to file reports.
(d) His bribery of fellow officers.

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

4. How much action did Kerry see during his first tour of duty?
(a) None.
(b) A lot.
(c) An average amount.
(d) A little.

5. What were the charges Kerry leveled against the army during his testimony?
(a) Corruption and betrayal.
(b) Unwarranted attempts to win the war and a belief in freedom.
(c) Reckless violence and lack of sympathy for the enemy.
(d) Rape and baby killing.

6. What do his crew and witnesses of a refueling event on the way to An Thoi say Kerry lied about?
(a) A conversation with O'Neill.
(b) A conversation with a commander.
(c) A conversation with another officer.
(d) A conversation with an enemy combatant.

7. What were Cavett's public views on the war at that time?
(a) He was against it, just like Kerry.
(b) He didn't like it, but he understood the need for it.
(c) He was for it, unlike Kerry.
(d) He did not make any public stance on the war.

8. 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 was confused by them because he enjoyed the peacefulness of the resort.
(b) He refused to follow them.
(c) He vehemently resisted.
(d) He accepted them with certain conditions.

9. What does O'Neill call Kerry during his time in Vietnam?
(a) Just another politician.
(b) Just another number.
(c) Just another war criminal.
(d) Just another soldier.

10. Why does O'Neill think Kerry agreed to serve in Vietnam?
(a) Because he was forced to.
(b) To build his military credentials for political reasons.
(c) Because he supported the war effort there.
(d) To build his military credentials for personal reasons.

11. How did the Committee reply to O'Neill's request?
(a) They would let him speak, but only for 5 minutes.
(b) They would not even read his request.
(c) They would not let him speak.
(d) They refused to revoke Kerry's testimony.

12. What was Cavett's reputation as a commentator?
(a) Clueless.
(b) Unfair and biased.
(c) Fair and objective.
(d) Rude.

13. What did Kerry have a high regard for, according to those who served with him?
(a) His fellow officers.
(b) His personal accountability.
(c) His own well being.
(d) His exaggerated stories.

14. 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 commanders.
(c) Imposters posing as veterans.
(d) Imposters posing as friends.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was in a sampan that Kerry ordered to be fired upon, according to his biography in the Boston Globe?

2. What did Kerry fail to do during his debate with O'Neill on the Dick Cavett Show?

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

4. How did Kerry use his Vietnam experience in his political campaigns?

5. What does Kerry claim his nickname was in Vietnam?

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