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

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 veterans.
(b) Imposters posing as friends.
(c) Imposters posing as his fellow officers.
(d) Imposters posing as commanders.

2. What was the reason for Kerry's application for a draft deferment?
(a) He wanted to study in Spain.
(b) He wanted to study in Russia.
(c) He wanted to study in Germany.
(d) He wanted to study in Paris.

3. How did Kerry shoot the wounded teenage Vietcong during the 1969 incident that he dubiously received a silver star for?
(a) In the arm.
(b) In the back as he was running away.
(c) In the back while he was on the ground.
(d) In the other leg.

4. After the villagers fled the Song Bo Do river village in 1969, what did Kerry order his crew to destroy while he lit fires with a Zippo?
(a) The dogs and other pets.
(b) The children's toys.
(c) Pigs and chickens.
(d) The abandoned boats.

5. What was the primary role of skimmers?
(a) To take the soldiers away from the battles.
(b) To engage in key battles.
(c) To watch the waters for the enemy.
(d) To watch for civilian curfew violators and issue tickets.

6. What did Kerry have a high regard for, according to those who served with him?
(a) His exaggerated stories.
(b) His personal accountability.
(c) His own well being.
(d) His fellow officers.

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

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

9. What was the purpose of Kerry's unauthorized trips to Saigon?
(a) To observe culture.
(b) To look for enemy partiers.
(c) Entertainment and amusement.
(d) Education.

10. According to several Swift Boat officers, how did Kerry respond when the Swiftees were ordered into combat?
(a) He was confused.
(b) He refused to go.
(c) He strenuously objected.
(d) He didn't mind.

11. How much action did Kerry see during his first tour of duty?
(a) None.
(b) A lot.
(c) A little.
(d) An average amount.

12. What is the first sub-section of Part 1 of the book titled?
(a) The Ridiculous Warrior.
(b) The Righteous Warrior.
(c) The Repulsive Warrior.
(d) The Reluctant Warrior.

13. Why did Kerry most likely agree to debate O'Neill on the Dick Cavett Show?
(a) Cavett was willing to ask him easy questions.
(b) Cavett was a friend of Kerry's.
(c) Cavett agreed to limit O'Neill's talk time.
(d) Cavett had never met Kerry or O'Neill.

14. What does O'Neill call Kerry during his time in Vietnam?
(a) Just another soldier.
(b) Just another war criminal.
(c) Just another politician.
(d) Just another number.

15. What were the charges Kerry leveled against the army during his testimony?
(a) Reckless violence and lack of sympathy for the enemy.
(b) Corruption and betrayal.
(c) Unwarranted attempts to win the war and a belief in freedom.
(d) Rape and baby killing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the result of Kerry's congressional run after the Dick Cavett Show?

2. What did the author of Kerry's Boston Globe biography write about Kerry's reason for joining the Swift Boats?

3. How was Kerry perceived among the other Swiftees during his time in Vietnam?

4. What was the normal length of one tour of duty in Vietnam?

5. After his deferment request was denied, how did Kerry enlist in the Navy Reserve?

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