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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 was away on a secret mission, leaving Dunn as Acting Commander?

2. In Washington, D.C., who is the Secretary of the Navy meeting with President Roosevelt?

3. What position did Vandegrift promote the Major that met with him for breakfast to?

4. What organization does the Office of Strategic Services evolve into?

5. Who is Pickering's aide that has slept with several men?

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

4. Why is Vandergrift disturbed by the message from Pickering?

5. When Knox complains about MacArthur and Nimitz, why doesn't the President take any action?

6. Who is Easterbrook and what is his initial assignment on the Solomon Islands?

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

8. What is Dillon in charge of that inspires awe from the Marines?

9. What is the significance of sources in intelligence for Banning and Vandergrift?

10. Why are Dillon and McCoy rude to the officer at the Personnel Office?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did Griffin mean by calling the book "Close Combat"? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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