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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 is the narrator sent in April of 1942?

2. Who built many of the buildings on Norfolk Island?

3. With what kind of liquor does Lt. Grant celebrate the destruction of the Japanese fleet?

4. Who ultimately comes to Bus' rescue when he is shot down?

5. In "Alligator", U.S. Admirals plot an attack on the Japanese-held island of ______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Dinah Culbert and what is her relationship to Bill Harbison?

2. Who is Ensign Bill Harbison and what is his role?

3. What is the content of the "Coral Sea" story?

4. What is the job of the Remittance Man?

5. What is the narrator's job on Norfolk Island and what does he see as an impediment?

6. What types of emotional angst does Nellie experience in this environment which is so different from her native Alabama?

7. Why are PT boats considered inadequate and what measures are put into place to help support them?

8. Why does Tony Fry not get along well with Lt. Commander Charlesworth?

9. Who is the Remittance Man?

10. Why does Joe face a court martial over the incident regarding mosquito netting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of duty. Identify at least two examples about duty in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Bob Harbison. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Bob?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the format of the book. What is the purpose of the Stories? Why did Michener write the stories instead of a novel format? Explain.

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