1. a) When was Jeremiah Denton captured by the North Vietnamese?
b) When was he released?

2. a) In what year was Commander Denton forced to participate in an interview in what was supposed to be a propaganda film?
b) Why were the Vietnamese enraged by his responses?
c) How did they react to his answers during the interview?

3. a) What message did Denton convey to the U.S. during his interview?
b) How was he able to convey this message?
c)  Commander Denton was awarded the Navy Cross in 1974 (the second-highest decoration for valor) for his message.  What is puzzling about this award?

4. a) What did Commander Denton say upon his release as he stepped off a plane in the Philippines?
b) What is your reaction to his remarks? (astonishment, admiration, awe…etc.) Explain your answer.

5. What was significant about Commander Denton's election to the U.S. Senate in 1980?

6. How do others describe Jeremiah Denton? Be specific.

7. Watch the news video on Commander Denton under "Resources" below. What two or three words do you think best describe this man? Explain your answer.

CHALLENGE: Jeremiah Denton was a true American hero. Read more of his story through the links under "Resources." Watch an interview he gave about his book. Share his story with at least one friend and your family.