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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. According to O'Neill, where did Kerry meet with the enemies of America while American soldiers were still fighting and dying?
(a) Thailand.
(b) Paris.
(c) Vietnam.
(d) Germany.

2. Which one of the following does Hoffman question about Kerry in the Introduction?
(a) His judgment.
(b) His political agenda.
(c) His authority.
(d) His patriotism.

3. What is a "skimmer"?
(a) A faster boat than the normal Swift Boats.
(b) A smaller boat than the normal sized Swift Boat.
(c) A larger boat than the normal sized Swift Boat.
(d) A slower boat than the normal Swift Boats.

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

5. 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 misunderstood his assignment.
(b) That he assumed he would be doing patrolling and did not want to get involved with the war.
(c) That he had no intention of doing any patrolling.
(d) That he was looking forward to seeing the frontlines up close.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to several Swift Boat officers, how did Kerry respond when the Swiftees were ordered into combat?

2. How does Kerry portray himself in his book's account of Ponder's injury?

3. How do the authors introduce their argument?

4. Who is recognized along with Kerry in the "War Heroes" exhibit?

5. How did Ponder's account of the injuries compare to Kerry's?

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