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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 does Pickering leave in charge of his team?

2. What does Ellen think of Dailey?

3. Who is Moore writing a letter to in Chapter 10?

4. How many Wildcats does Galloway hope to have operational in his group?

5. How are women predominantly portrayed by Griffin in "Battleground"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ellen sleep with John Moore in Chapter 17?

2. What is clear about Pickering's message to Knox?

3. What does Vandergrift not understand?

4. Who is Feldt and what does he agree to?

5. What is Captain Galloway's goal in Chapter 12?

6. What does Ellen realize about the orders Moore and Dailey receive?

7. What decision does Pickering make that might shock the reader?

8. What strict orders did Pickering receive that he neglects?

9. What orders does Vandergrift give in Chapter 16?

10. What does Ellen think of Pickering and John Moore?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the history leading up to World War II and why the Japanese and Americans were at odds with one another.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the role of the Coastwatcher Establishment in World War II and discuss the benefits and drawbacks to using such an organization.

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