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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What month was the 2004 press conference held by Hoffman for the Swift Boat Veterans?
(a) November.
(b) March.
(c) May.
(d) June.

3. What years was Hoffman involved with the Swift Boats?
(a) 1968 and 1969.
(b) 1967 and 1968.
(c) 1969 and 1970.
(d) 1965 and 1967.

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

5. What were the people included in the "War Heroes" exhibit recognized for?
(a) Their contributions to the North Vietnamese victory.
(b) Their contributions to socialism.
(c) Their support of the Chinese dictators.
(d) Their contributions to communism.

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

7. What type of account does O'Neill provide for the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion?
(a) A friend's recollection.
(b) Hearsay.
(c) A second-hand account.
(d) A first-hand account.

8. How do the authors introduce their argument?
(a) With a poem.
(b) With an advertisement.
(c) With a letter.
(d) With a quote.

9. Out of the officers who served with Kerry, how many signed the open letter from the Swiftees?
(a) 23.
(b) 11.
(c) 15.
(d) 20.

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

11. As O'Neill states, what was the crowd's response when Kerry was introduced at the 2003 Swift Boat Veterans Reunion?
(a) It was a moderate reception.
(b) It exploded.
(c) It went silent.
(d) They did not know who Kerry was.

12. Were the Swift Boat Veterans surprised by Kerry's actions at the Swift Boat Veterans Reunion?
(a) Over half were not sure.
(b) Over half were.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

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

14. What is the question the authors hope to answer in their book, Unfit for Command?
(a) Who is John Kerry trying to be?
(b) Who is the person John Kerry has become?
(c) Who is John Kerry trying to fool?
(d) Who is the real John Kerry?

15. What is the intent of Unfit for Command, as clearly stated by the authors in the introduction?
(a) To prevent Kerry from becoming the commander in chief.
(b) To raise money for Kerry's opponent.
(c) To support Kerry for President.
(d) To convince Kerry to withdraw from the race.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Joe Ponder wounded during the war?

2. How many of the total number of Swiftess contacted declined to sign the open letter to Kerry?

3. What was the title of Kerry's book?

4. What causes Hoffman to be concerned about Kerry with regards to his political goals?

5. How was John Edwards involved with Kerry in his presidential campaign?

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