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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 exposes the film in his camera because he does not want pictures of the cargo?

2. Where is Koffler's girlfriend from?

3. Who is Pickering's aide that has slept with several men?

4. What analysis was under the command of Fleming Pickering?

5. Who wants Macklin assigned to his staff?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Banning warn Pickering about Ellen?

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

3. When Pickering has his staff analyze the MAGIC intelligence, what does he learn about the Japanese and what they can do or not?

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

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

6. How does Stecker know McCoy?

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

8. When Galloway and Pick fly a search mission, what obstacles do they face and overcome?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Griffin employs bold and and effective language with some powerful symbolism. Choose an example of symbolism, briefly describe it, and identify the technique which it embodies.

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