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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. At what hotel does Pickering meet with MacArthur and discuss Donovan and Nimitz?

2. Who does Banning warn Pickering to be cautious about as betraying his secrets?

3. Who does Pickering thank for the pictures at his house?

4. What is the name of Pickering's residence?

5. What analysis was under the command of Fleming Pickering?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who were the Coastwatechers and why are they important to American security at Guadalcanal?

2. Why does Pickering think that MacArthur is the biggest violator security protocol?

3. What is Stecker's experience abroad and what does he think the Japanese will attack?

4. When Pickering has his staff analyze the MAGIC intelligence, what does he learn about the Japanese and what they can do or not?

5. Why does Pickering feel grateful to the men who arrive in Oahu and come to his estate with a report?

6. Why is Macklin in trouble with the Marines and Wilson for his service?

7. Why is Easterbrook concerned about his own mortality after learning about different members of his team?

8. Why is there tension between Pickering and Donovan?

9. Why does Roosevelt ask Pickering to intercede on behalf of Donovan with MacArthur?

10. Why does Dillon pull Easterbrook into the plane as he was leaving Guadalcanal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in "Close Combat". Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

Pickering and Pick are two of the most active characters in the decision-making process for the military and espionage events that unfold in "Close Combat".

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Pickering had a direct influence upon? What are some events that Pick had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

Essay Topic 3

Technology and weaponry is a recurring theme in "Close Combat". What advancements occur in technology? Describe some of the tools, equipment, and changes. How accurate are they? Do these changes result in positive or negative consequences?

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