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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: John Kerry in Vietnam.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 another officer.
(c) A conversation with an enemy combatant.
(d) A conversation with a commander.

3. What state was the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion held in?
(a) California.
(b) Colorado.
(c) New York.
(d) Virginia.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. What kept Kerry's unacceptable behavior from his superiors?

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

5. What is a "skimmer"?

(see the answer key)

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