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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 visiting dignitaries.
(d) The current Vice President.
2. How does Kerry portray himself in his book's account of Ponder's injury?
(a) As a witness.
(b) As an innocent bystander.
(c) As a victim.
(d) As a hero.
3. What year did John Kerry run for president?
(a) 2002.
(b) 2004.
(c) 2006.
(d) 2000.
4. How many Swiftees served with Kerry during his tour?
(a) 25.
(b) 20.
(c) 19.
(d) 23.
5. Where were the PCFs tasked?
(a) The Gulf of Tonkin.
(b) The Mekong Delta.
(c) The Red River Delta.
(d) The Kong River.
6. How did the Swift Boat Veterans feel as a result of Kerry's cameo appearance and motives?
(a) Ignored.
(b) Confused.
(c) Angry.
(d) Flattered.
7. How did Ponder's account of the injuries compare to Kerry's?
(a) They were totally different.
(b) They were exactly the same.
(c) They were mostly the same.
(d) They were somewhat different.
8. How was Hoffman involved with the Swift Boats?
(a) He was the route planner.
(b) He was the lieutenant in charge.
(c) He was the tactics division specialist.
(d) He was the commander.
9. What position did Roy F. Hoffman hold?
(a) Colonel.
(b) Deck Sergeant.
(c) Rear Admiral.
(d) Lieutenant.
10. What is the question the authors hope to answer in their book, Unfit for Command?
(a) Who is the real John Kerry?
(b) Who is John Kerry trying to fool?
(c) Who is John Kerry trying to be?
(d) Who is the person John Kerry has become?
11. Which one of the following does Hoffman feel is doubtful in Kerry?
(a) His ethics.
(b) His citizenship.
(c) His political ambitions.
(d) His loyalty.
12. How many months did Kerry serve with the Swiftees during his tour?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.
13. What is the intent of Unfit for Command, as clearly stated by the authors in the introduction?
(a) To support Kerry for President.
(b) To prevent Kerry from becoming the commander in chief.
(c) To convince Kerry to withdraw from the race.
(d) To raise money for Kerry's opponent.
14. What was the original intention for the PCFs?
(a) Coastal attacks.
(b) Coastal transportation.
(c) Coastal emergencies.
(d) Coastal surveillance.
15. Which one of the following does Hoffman question about Kerry in the Introduction?
(a) His authority.
(b) His patriotism.
(c) His political agenda.
(d) His judgment.
Short Answer Questions
1. How did the applause change when the actual Swift Boat Veterans were introduced at their Reunion?
2. How do the authors introduce their argument?
3. What month was the 2004 press conference held by Hoffman for the Swift Boat Veterans?
4. What do the Swift Boat Veterans think of Kerry's attitude during the war, according to O'Neill?
5. How was John Edwards involved with Kerry in his presidential campaign?
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