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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 McCoy want to plead in his court case regarding the incident with the marines outside the Cathay Mansion?

2. Who is the Reverend that will be traveling in the group and is willing to help the Americans against the Japanese?

3. At what hotel does McCoy wake up with his new friend that is joining the Marine?

4. What does McCoy board in Pearl Harbor for San Diego?

5. Who refuses to go with Sessions to check out the German artillery in fear of being caught?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do McCoy and Zimmerman separate to eat at different restaurants?

2. What happens when Ellen visits McCoy in his room?

3. Describe how Banning meets McCoy initially to be his defense attorney and what Banning suggests to McCoy for his defense.

4. Why does McCoy fail to take Sessions with him in Weifang?

5. Why does McCoy take Sessions with him to Huimin?

6. What happens when McCoy follows Sessions's advice to apply to become an officer?

7. How is Ellen described in Chapter 4?

8. After Ellen repudiates McCoy's affection, what does he vow?

9. Why does McCoy know how to beat the car dealer at his own game?

10. How does McCoy get the best price for the used car he wants to buy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Griffin employs bold and and effective language with some powerful symbolism. Choose an example of symbolism, briefly describe it, and identify the technique which it embodies.

Essay Topic 2

Technology and weaponry is a recurring theme in The Corps: Book 1 Semper Fi. 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?

Essay Topic 3

Several of the characters in Corps: Book 1 Semper Fi are lonely. Which characters are lonely and why? Examine the concept of loneliness in the book and its effect on characters. What attempts are made to overcome it?

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