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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. In Washington, while waiting for the arrival of Dillon and McCoy, who is trying to find out who Easterbrook is?

2. What plane is flown by fighter plane pilots oddly?

3. At Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, what is Charles Dunn viewing in Chapter 1?

4. Who dictates a letter to the Joint Chiefs of Staff telling them to use every weapon to defend Guadalcanal?

5. Who discuss the intelligence situation concerning poor communication regarding the army and navy on Pearl Harbor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is there tension between Pickering and Donovan?

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Banning warn Pickering about Ellen?

7. How is Dunn described in Chapter 1?

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

9. Why does Roosevelt ask Pickering to intercede on behalf of Donovan with MacArthur?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Power in society is a prevailing theme of "Close Combat". Griffin frequently refers to this theme, painting the picture of military knowledge being rewarded by power. Which characters appear honest and which appear corrupt and why? Which characters appear to rise above corruption even if they were initially vulnerable to it? What is your opinion of the society that Griffin describes?

Essay Topic 3

Griffin uses more than one iteration on the motif of security. Identify at least two motifs about security and intelligence. Then cite an example to support each answer.

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