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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 is First Lieutenant Hon Song Do's nickname?

2. What is the hotel where Pickering meets Fowler?

3. Who will be in charge of the bond tour and the training of war correspondents at Hollywood studios and based in California?

4. In Washington, D.C., who is the Secretary of the Navy meeting with President Roosevelt?

5. Who is the doctor that Dillon calls to meet them at Jake's Malibu house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pickering bring up when he meets with MacArthur that arouses anger in the General?

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

3. Why is Wilson elated with Stewart's idea for Macklin's new position?

4. Why is there tension between Pickering and Donovan?

5. Why is Easterbrook concerned about his own mortality after learning about different members of his team?

6. What does McCoy want from Stecker when they meet on the beach that Stecker is reluctant about but agrees to?

7. Why does Banning warn Pickering about Ellen?

8. When Knox complains about MacArthur and Nimitz, why doesn't the President take any action?

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

10. What is the significance of sources in intelligence for Banning and Vandergrift?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Griffin uses some important instances of foreshadowing in "Close Combat". Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Describe some of the settings for "Close Combat". What is the overall setting? How do the Solomon Islands change over time? How is San Francisco different from the depiction of San Diego? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Griffin choose to use these places in "Close Combat"?

Essay Topic 3

Technology and weaponry is a recurring theme in "Close Combat". What advancements occur in technology? Describe some of the tools, equipment, and changes. How accurate are they? Do these changes result in positive or negative consequences?

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