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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 McCoy going to receive as an award in Washington?

2. Who is the Lieutenant Colonel under Fleming Pickering working in analysis?

3. What is the name of Pickering's residence?

4. Who was mentioned in a memo from the Secretary of the Navy and a member of the combat correspondents?

5. Who does not feel that MacArthur and Nimitz are doing all they can to protect the Americans from the Japanese attack?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Macklin in trouble with the Marines and Wilson for his service?

2. Why does Pickering feel grateful to the men who arrive in Oahu and come to his estate with a report?

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

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

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

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

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

8. How do Dillon and the general assist Easterbrook in regaining his reputation?

9. What is Stecker's experience abroad and what does he think the Japanese will attack?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare "Close Combat" with another of Griffin's other books in his combat series. Which is, in your opinion, better? Explain. What future scenarios might you want to see in upcoming books? Which characters would you like to see portrayed? Why?

Essay Topic 2

"Close Combat" is particularly effective in conveying meaning through powerful imagery. Powerful imagery to establish connections in the minds of readers with the story's characters and plot. Imagery is the picture we form in our minds of the story we read. It can involve, visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, kinetic, and kinesthetic. Griffin uses these imagery to translate words into a visual story that we can see and participate in within our minds. Describe the use of imagery in this novel.

Essay Topic 3

Griffin discusses both patriotism and war vividly in "Close Combat". Find some examples in the book and discuss the effect of these topics on the character of Pickering.

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