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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. Whose parents watch the graduation ceremony at the Platoon Leader Course?

2. In what year is Banning sent to the Philippines?

3. What role does Stecker not really want to have as a promotion?

4. Where does Stecker go to check the records and weapons?

5. Who is the detail commander for the graduation ceremony at the Platoon Leader Course?

Short Essay Questions

1. When McCoy visits his family, who does he meet and why do they think he is successful?

2. How does Pick reveal his independence in his rebellion against the General and his father's interference in his military assignment?

3. What are two odd experiences McCoy has in the building when he arrives to work in intelligence?

4. What happens when McCoy runs into Macklin at Quantico?

5. Why does Tommy apply to the Marines?

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

7. When McCoy reports for his first assignment as courier, what is he shocked to discover?

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

9. How does McCoy clean the rifle given to him by Corporal Pleasant prior to inspection?

10. How does Stecker act on McCoy's behalf at graduation?

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

Compare The Corps: Book 1 Semper Fi with another of Griffin's books in his combat series. Which is, in your opinion, better? Explain. What future scenarios might you want to see in upcoming books? Which characters would you like to see portrayed?

Essay Topic 3

Explain Griffin's use of humor in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where he did.

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