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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. Who hands McCoy a can of beer at his inspection?

2. What report does Stecker tear up?

3. Who congratulates McCoy and says he thinks he will make a fine officer?

4. What is McCoy given to wear that is good anywhere in the building he has to report to except at the Office of Naval Intelligence?

5. What are issued to the men in the Platoon Leader's Course?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does McCoy advise Pick to not be too chummy at the Platoon Leader's Course?

2. Who is Ernestine Sage, and why does McCoy spend time with her at Pick's party?

3. How is Pick different from other Marines in his upbringing?

4. Why does Stecker want to help McCoy on the base?

5. How does Elly celebrate Stecker's promotion?

6. How does Stecker trace Macklin's involvement with McCoy and clear McCoy's record?

7. How does Pick reveal his loyalty to his friend McCoy on Thanksgiving?

8. How does McCoy learn that his friend Pick is the heir to a hotel and shipping fortune when they go to New York?

9. Why is Pick upset with Intelligence regarding McCoy's reassignment and moving?

10. When McCoy is told he cannot have his car on base, how does Stecker help him out?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the main themes in the book is ethical and social responsibility. List at least four examples where Griffin employs this specific theme. Is the battle between making ethical choices obvious or subtle? What characters are involved in this kind of battle? Do you think the right person or group won? Does good always triumph over evil in the case of The Corps: Book 1 Semper Fi ethics? Where do these definitions appear vague or incomprehensible?

Essay Topic 2

Politics play a significant role in the book. Griffin refers to the politics of American naval bases compared to that of aviation. Discuss the use of politics in the novel. How does politics influence the actions of the main characters of Banning, McCoy, Pick, and others? Also examine the use of politics in relationships.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did Griffin mean by calling the book The Corps: Book 1 Semper Fi?

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