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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How did Kerry injure himself during his time with the skimmer?
(a) From firing a rocket launcher too far away, resulting in a large fragment in his shoulder.
(b) From firing a rocket launcher too close, resulting in a tiny fragment in his shoulder.
(c) From firing a rocket launcher too far away, resulting in a tiny fragment in his shoulder.
(d) From firing a rocket launcher too close, resulting in a large fragment in his shoulder.
2. What was the result of Kerry's congressional run after the Dick Cavett Show?
(a) He withdrew from the race.
(b) He won.
(c) He failed.
(d) It was declared a draw.
3. What was the normal length of one tour of duty in Vietnam?
(a) Two years.
(b) Two and a half years.
(c) Six months.
(d) One year.
4. What is a "skimmer"?
(a) A smaller boat than the normal sized Swift Boat.
(b) A faster boat than the normal Swift Boats.
(c) A slower boat than the normal Swift Boats.
(d) A larger boat than the normal sized Swift Boat.
5. How does William Franke, who served with Kerry, describe his attitude about serving?
(a) Kerry had a belligerent disrespect for his commanders.
(b) Kerry was vocal in his support of the war.
(c) Kerry was quiet, but clearly bothered by his service.
(d) Kerry had a belligerent disrespect for duty and the military.
6. What was Cavett's reputation as a commentator?
(a) Clueless.
(b) Unfair and biased.
(c) Rude.
(d) Fair and objective.
7. In his first tour of duty, how did Kerry spend most of his time, according to the authors?
(a) Close to the coast of Vietnam.
(b) Far off the coast of Vietnam.
(c) Right on the coast of Vietnam.
(d) In an office back at the military station.
8. Who has Kerry relied on to support his claims of "war crimes" committed by American troops in Vietnam?
(a) Imposters posing as commanders.
(b) Imposters posing as veterans.
(c) Imposters posing as friends.
(d) Imposters posing as his fellow officers.
9. As a result of his poor performance, how did the audience react to Kerry at the end of the Dick Cavett Show?
(a) They booed him.
(b) They became silent.
(c) They threw things at him.
(d) They still cheered him.
10. What is the first sub-section of Part 1 of the book titled?
(a) The Repulsive Warrior.
(b) The Ridiculous Warrior.
(c) The Righteous Warrior.
(d) The Reluctant Warrior.
11. What do his crew and witnesses of a refueling event on the way to An Thoi say Kerry lied about?
(a) A conversation with another officer.
(b) A conversation with an enemy combatant.
(c) A conversation with a commander.
(d) A conversation with O'Neill.
12. What was unusual about Kerry's purple heart request that contradicted the normal procedure for how they are awarded?
(a) He recommended himself for it before getting treated for the injury.
(b) He recommended himself and his injury was self-inflicted.
(c) His injury was not substantiated by any doctors.
(d) He was recommended by a witness that remained anonymous.
13. Why did Kerry's commanders pass him from one boat to another during his tour in Vietnam?
(a) He seemed to like being reassigned a lot.
(b) He kept reporting to the wrong boats.
(c) His peers requested not to work with him.
(d) He was in high demand.
14. Why does O'Neill think that Americans are uninformed?
(a) The media is not aware of Kerry's deceptive practices.
(b) They are incapable of understanding the news.
(c) They don't watch the news very much.
(d) The media is biased and sympathetic to Kerry's liberal agenda.
15. 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) Compliment Cavett on his suit.
(d) Mention his Vietnam experience.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Kerry claim about his request to enter the military that is not supported by any military records?
2. For how long were both O'Neill and Kerry both relatively quiet?
3. What does VVAW stand for?
4. How did Kerry use his Vietnam experience in his political campaigns?
5. How did the Committee reply to O'Neill's request?
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