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

2. What is Goettge's rank?

3. What are the aviators' feelings toward David Schneider according to Chapter 13?

4. What does Pickering's message say about his intention towards the Marines on Guadalcanal?

5. Who gets drunk during the meeting in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the Marines know about the Japanese and why is their anger?

2. What does Ellen realize about the orders Moore and Dailey receive?

3. Why is David Schneider not liked in Chapter 13?

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

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

6. What does Ellen think of Pickering and John Moore?

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

8. What decision does Pickering make that might shock the reader?

9. What does Stecker explain about Pickering?

10. Who is Feldt and what does he agree to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the Japanese forces and armaments with that of America during World War II.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one character depicted in "Battleground" and discuss his/her personal characteristics and actions.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the history leading up to World War II and why the Japanese and Americans were at odds with one another.

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