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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. What does Moore do during his first assignment?

2. Why was Dailey's status as a pilot rescinded?

3. Who is in charge of keeping David Schneider from entering a sexual and emotional relationship?

4. What is one of the officers of Galloway's group shocked by?

5. Where does Dailey meet with MacArthur?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Dailey surprised in Chapter 14?

2. What is ironic about Galloway?

3. Who is John writing to in Chapter 10 and what does he say?

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

5. What does Hon realize about Moore?

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

7. What do the Coastwatchers report from Buka Island?

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

9. What message do Naval officers give when they come to the beach?

10. What does Vandergrift not understand?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss why the Marines on Guadalcanal were left on the beach and the implications of this decision for both the Navy and the Marines. Examine why Griffin chose to illustrate an actual historical event and his motivations.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one character with top secret clearance and examine the advice given to this character and how he/she was able to use such a clearance to his/her benefit in his/her military career.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of relationships in these books, whether between men and women or friendships among men.

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