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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. How many trucks are on the convoy going to Nanking?

2. Who warns McCoy about Ellen with regards to Macklin finding out?

3. Where does McCoy photograph cannons?

4. What does the guard at the Cathay Mansions recommend that McCoy carry with him for protection?

5. Who calls McCoy to the lobby before signing papers given by Japanese messengers?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does McCoy feel trapped in the Marine Corps due to the coming war?

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

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

6. Why is McCoy uncomfortable with Ellen on the trip to Peking?

7. What becomes obvious to Banning when Chatwick produces two coolies to testify on McCoy's behalf?

8. Why does McCoy hesitate at first but eventually leaves for Norristown?

9. How does McCoy obtain information for Banning, and why does Macklin find it questionable?

10. How does Banning reveal his trust in McCoy with Sessions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Griffin uses some important instances of foreshadowing in The Corps: Book 1 Semper Fi. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Banning and McCoy are two of the most active characters in discussing their social and political beliefs and in the decision-making process for the military and espionage events that unfold in the book.

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 Banning had a direct influence upon? What are some events that McCoy had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support or sympathy to people that attempt to jump the Wall? Which one is stronger and why?

Essay Topic 3

Griffin discusses both patriotism and war vividly in The Corps: Book 1 Semper Fi. Find some examples in the book and discuss the effect of these topics on the character of Pickering.

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