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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 position did Vandegrift promote the Major that met with him for breakfast to?

2. How many prescriptions does the doctor write for Easterbrook?

3. Who arrives at Anacostia Naval Air Station in Washington, D.C and is met by Captain Edward Sessions?

4. Who does Banning warn Pickering to be cautious about as betraying his secrets?

5. Who was selling war bonds under Dillon prior to the analysis?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who were the Coastwatechers and why are they important to American security at Guadalcanal?

2. Why does Krinski change his opinion of McCoy after he receives a call?

3. Why is Vandergrift disturbed by the message from Pickering?

4. What is Dillon in charge of that inspires awe from the Marines?

5. When Banning arrives in Washington D.C., why does Knox call the White House?

6. How is Dunn described in Chapter 1?

7. Who is Easterbrook and what is his initial assignment on the Solomon Islands?

8. Why does Pickering think that MacArthur is the biggest violator security protocol?

9. Why are Dillon and McCoy rude to the officer at the Personnel Office?

10. Why does Banning warn Pickering about Ellen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about loyalty, friendship, brotherhood and duty as exhibited in "Close Combat". Cite examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did Griffin mean by calling the book "Close Combat"? Cite an example to support your answer.

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