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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pickering call upon to rationalize his behavior?

2. What does Schneider think should be admired?

3. Where are the ships for the invasion of the Solomon Island loaded?

4. Why is Dailey sent to the South Pacific?

5. What does David Schneider have trouble understanding?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ellen sleep with John Moore in Chapter 17?

2. What do Hon and Moore try to figure out about messages received earlier in the day?

3. What does Hon realize about Moore?

4. What do the Coastwatchers report from Buka Island?

5. What does Pickering tell Knox and what does Knox decide?

6. What message do Naval officers give when they come to the beach?

7. What does Admiral Wagam realize about his nephew?

8. What is Captain Galloway's goal in Chapter 12?

9. What is clear about Pickering's message to Knox?

10. What happens when Moore is about to leave Headquarters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose two fictional characters in "Battleground" and discuss the importance of each.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one strategic location as described in "Battleground" and discuss why it was important to the strategy of the Japanese and/or the United States.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of a person's military rank and grade and the significance of first impressions.

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