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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 is the captain of the US Army Air Corps that does not support the flight arrangements of Banning, Pick, and Galloway?

2. Why had Wagam come to Espiritu Santu?

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

4. What does Galloway and his fellow aviator fail to show when they are forced to land after the bombing?

5. What kind of planes does Galloway encounter while he is flying?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Dillon pull Easterbrook into the plane as he was leaving Guadalcanal?

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Dunn worry about Galloway when Dawkins reassures him?

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

10. Why does Banning warn Pickering about Ellen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Death and violence appear throughout "Close Combat". Who dies? Who is violent? In what ways are characters violent or abusive? What is their effect on other characters and their lives? Do these characters change over time? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Politics play a significant role in the book. Griffin refers to the politics of American naval bases compared to that of aviation. Discuss the use of politics in the novel. How does politics influence the actions of the main characters of Pickering, Easterbrook, Pick, and others? Also examine the use of politics in relationships.

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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