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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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 withdrew from the race.
(d) He failed.

4. 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.

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

6. What did the author of Kerry's Boston Globe biography write about Kerry's reason for joining the Swift Boats?
(a) He thought it would be a great experience.
(b) He really liked boats.
(c) He thought it would keep him away from conflict.
(d) He had no idea what he was getting into.

7. As a result of his poor performance, how did the audience react to Kerry at the end of the Dick Cavett Show?
(a) They booed him.
(b) They still cheered him.
(c) They threw things at him.
(d) They became silent.

8. What did Kerry fail to do during his debate with O'Neill on the Dick Cavett Show?
(a) Mention his Vietnam experience.
(b) Speak clearly.
(c) Compliment Cavett on his suit.
(d) Support his claims of atrocities.

9. How did Kerry use his Vietnam experience in his political campaigns?
(a) He used it to deal with several losses.
(b) To support his claim for a larger military.
(c) He refused to talk about his service during his campaigns.
(d) To demean and embarrass opponents from both political parties.

10. What was the reason for Kerry's application for a draft deferment?
(a) He wanted to study in Spain.
(b) He wanted to study in Russia.
(c) He wanted to study in Germany.
(d) He wanted to study in Paris.

11. After the villagers fled the Song Bo Do river village in 1969, what did Kerry order his crew to destroy while he lit fires with a Zippo?
(a) The dogs and other pets.
(b) Pigs and chickens.
(c) The abandoned boats.
(d) The children's toys.

12. How was Kerry perceived among the other Swiftees during his time in Vietnam?
(a) A perpetual loser.
(b) A perpetual whiner.
(c) A willing soldier.
(d) A greedy politician.

13. Why was Kerry eventually given offshore assignments by commanders at Cat Lo?
(a) He whined so much about the weather onshore.
(b) He whined so much about the other officers' dislike for him.
(c) He whined so much about the dangers of potential combat.
(d) He whined so much about every order he was given onshore.

14. According to several Swift Boat officers, how did Kerry respond when the Swiftees were ordered into combat?
(a) He didn't mind.
(b) He was confused.
(c) He refused to go.
(d) He strenuously objected.

15. Which of the following words are not used to describe Kerry by the authors during his time in Vietnam?
(a) Reliable.
(b) Incompetent.
(c) Cowardly.
(d) Dishonest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Kerry most likely agree to debate O'Neill on the Dick Cavett Show?

2. What does Kerry claim about his request to enter the military that is not supported by any military records?

3. What was Cavett's reputation as a commentator?

4. What is the second sub-section of Part 1 of the book titled?

5. Who has Kerry relied on to support his claims of "war crimes" committed by American troops in Vietnam?

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