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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who received a polite applause at the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion, according to O'Neill?
(a) The secretary of state.
(b) The ambassador.
(c) The current Vice President.
(d) The visiting dignitaries.

2. What year did John Kerry run for president?
(a) 2002.
(b) 2006.
(c) 2004.
(d) 2000.

3. Which one of the following does Hoffman feel is doubtful in Kerry?
(a) His citizenship.
(b) His political ambitions.
(c) His loyalty.
(d) His ethics.

4. How many Swiftees served with Kerry during his tour?
(a) 25.
(b) 23.
(c) 19.
(d) 20.

5. What was the title of Kerry's book?
(a) Tour of Duty.
(b) Life at War.
(c) Reporting for Duty.
(d) The Necessity of War.

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

7. What was the original intention for the PCFs?
(a) Coastal transportation.
(b) Coastal surveillance.
(c) Coastal emergencies.
(d) Coastal attacks.

8. Who accompanied Kerry during his previous cameo appearance at the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion?
(a) His vice presidential candidate.
(b) A camera crew.
(c) Other political officials.
(d) His biographer.

9. Which forests were the PCFs assigned to?
(a) The Tam Dao and Mang Deng.
(b) The U Mhin and Nam Cam.
(c) The Gon and Tra Su.
(d) The Mangrove and Pu Luong.

10. How does Ponder recall the circumstances around his injuries?
(a) Vaguely.
(b) Slightly better than expected.
(c) He remembers some parts better than others.
(d) Vividly.

11. How did Ponder's account of the injuries compare to Kerry's?
(a) They were exactly the same.
(b) They were totally different.
(c) They were somewhat different.
(d) They were mostly the same.

12. When did the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion take place?
(a) The summer of 2003.
(b) The fall of 2003.
(c) The spring of 2003.
(d) The winter of 2003.

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

14. What do the Swift Boat Veterans think of Kerry's attitude during the war, according to O'Neill?
(a) It was slightly above average.
(b) It was unselfish.
(c) It was self-serving.
(d) It was average.

15. What does PCF stand for?
(a) Patrol Crafts Fast.
(b) Patrol Crafts First.
(c) Pacific Craft Frontrunner.
(d) Pacific Craft Freighter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hoffman make clear about his position?

2. Which museum did Lupetti visit upon returning to the countries involved in the war?

3. What is the intent of Unfit for Command, as clearly stated by the authors in the introduction?

4. What division of the Armed Services was Roy F. Hoffman in?

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

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