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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. Where is Moore told he will be living?

2. What special detachment does Sgt Rutterman and Captain Sessions want to enlist a special recruit to?

3. What does Nurse Flo Kocharski secretly do?

4. Where does Chapter 1 open?

5. What does General Harris think of Dillon's mission?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens while Barbara Ward is thinking of her situation?

2. What is proven correct by the Japanese?

3. How does Moore feel about his father in Chapter 4?

4. What is Dunn's opinion of Lt. David Schneider?

5. Who is Major Jake Dillon?

6. What advice is Moore given when he reaches the U.S. Navy Yard in Philadelphia in Chapter 5?

7. What happens to Dunn at the beginning of the attack?

8. What does Sgt. Moore realize about Captain Sessions?

9. What does Moore have difficulty with?

10. What are officers advised of on June 29, 1942?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the Japanese forces and armaments with that of America during World War II.

Essay Topic 2

Define the term "theme" and discuss how Griffin portrays a few good men who are able to bring things together despite obstacles.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the role of female characters in the book "Battleground" and discuss their significance to the plot.

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