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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Kerry included in the "War Heroes" exhibit?
(a) For his role in the capture of American POWs.
(b) For his injuries during the war.
(c) For his involvement in numerous battles.
(d) For his role in the American anti-war movement.

2. How many of the total number of Swiftess contacted declined to sign the open letter to Kerry?
(a) 15%.
(b) Less than 10%.
(c) Less than 5 %.
(d) 10%.

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

4. What causes Hoffman to be concerned about Kerry with regards to his political goals?
(a) His lack of determination.
(b) His lack of enthusiasm.
(c) His lack of reliability.
(d) His lack of intelligence.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Swift Boat Veterans feel as a result of Kerry's cameo appearance and motives?

2. Who was Bill Lupetti?

3. How do the authors introduce their argument?

4. During what war did the Swift Boat Veterans serve with Kerry?

5. Who controlled the forests that the PCFs were assigned to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the difference between Joe Ponder's account of his injury and Kerry's account of the same incident, and how does O'Neill refer to Ponder's part in the reunion?

2. What is the reason the authors do not use the word, "President", instead, referring to the position as the "Commander in Chief"?

3. What is the main question that O'Neill and Corsi hope to answer about John Kerry, and what does the question mean?

4. How did Kerry reportedly act during his cameo appearance before the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion, what do his actions display, and how did the Swiftees respond?

5. Who is Roy F. Hoffman and why is his opinion regarded so highly?

6. What does the quote from John Edwards say and why is it so effective?

7. How do the authors plan to answer the questions they pose at the end of the Introduction, and are their methods effective?

8. What is the purpose of the open letter the Swift Boat Veterans issue to John Kerry?

9. What is the general purpose of an Introduction, and how do O'Neill and Corsi use it to establish their intentions in Unfit for Command?

10. What is significant about the location of Lupetti's observation and who was responsible for it?

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