Comprehension Quiz

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What did Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth do to Senator Mark Kelly?

He arrested Kelly for breaking military law

He gave Kelly an official censure

He removed Kelly from his position as senator

He sued Kelly in federal court

What did Senator Kelly tell military members in the video?

They should always follow orders without question

They should leave the military immediately

They should refuse to follow illegal orders

They should protest against the Pentagon

What might the Pentagon do to Kelly after the censure?

Promote him to a higher military rank

Give him a medal for his service

Ask him to make another video

Lower his military rank and cut his retirement pay

What is Kelly's main legal argument in his lawsuit?

The Pentagon has no authority over retired officers

The First Amendment protects his freedom of speech

He never actually appeared in any video

The censure was given to the wrong person

According to the article, what does "censure" mean?

Official criticism or disapproval

A financial penalty imposed by the government

An order to appear in military court

A promotion within the military

How does the Pentagon describe Kelly's actions?

Patriotic and helpful

Seditious

Confusing and unclear

Professional and appropriate

What is Kelly's current political position?

He is a retired politician with no current role

He is a military general

He is a sitting senator

He is the Secretary of Defense

According to the article's reasoning, why might the Pentagon be worried about Kelly's video?

Because the video was poorly produced

Because Kelly revealed classified information

Because the video was too long

Because it might interfere with orders the Pentagon plans to give

Which of the following best summarizes the main point of the article?

Senator Kelly is fighting the Pentagon in court over retirement benefits and military protocol issues.

Senator Kelly is suing the Pentagon for punishing him for telling soldiers not to follow illegal orders.

The Pentagon is taking legal action against Senator Kelly for appearing in an unauthorized military video.

Senator Kelly and the Pentagon disagree about appropriate conduct for retired military officers in politics.

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Do you believe that telling soldiers "don't follow illegal orders" is dangerous advice? Why or why not? What would you say to someone who thinks this message encourages disobedience?

Why do you think the Pentagon is so concerned about Kelly's video? Do you agree that their reaction suggests they might be planning to give orders they're worried soldiers will question?

Do you believe a retired military officer speaking about the law is more dangerous than actual illegal orders? Defend your position.

The article suggests this "punishment" might really be about silencing a political opponent who has power over the military's budget. Do you think this is a fair interpretation, or is the Pentagon's response justified? Why?

In your opinion, who sounds more believable in this situation: the Pentagon saying the censure is "necessary," or Kelly saying it's unconstitutional? What reasons support your view?

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Senator Fights Pentagon: Who's Really Being "Punished" Here?

January 23, 2026•5 min read•Politics•Upper Intermediate