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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. Whose screen test was successful, resulting in big plans for her at the studio?

2. Who struck a deal with Jake that could upset Easterbrook if he found out?

3. What is Pick's father's house called?

4. What hotel does Pick have a key to that he takes his friend up to drink a bottle of Whiskey?

5. Where does Jake Stecker enter in Guadalcanal carrying arms in Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Dillon secures a release for McCoy and talks to Stewart, why is he concerned about Easterbrook?

2. Why are Pick and Dunn rude to Jake at the airport?

3. What does Pickering believe that Pluto feels about the Japanese commander?

4. Why are Dunn and Pick stopped by Colonel Porter at the Pensacola station?

5. What does Pick realize when he goes to the penthouse with Martha?

6. Why is Veronica angry at first with Jake when he arrives at the Malibu house?

7. Why is Carolyn dirty when she arrives at the Andrew Foster Hotel?

8. When Veronica tells Jake that Easterbrook is in love with Dawn, what does Jake do in response and how does he react?

9. What does Pickering do to reassign people to work on the Philippines mission?

10. What is important for Galloway, Pick and Dunn when they meet with Kocharski?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pickering and Pick are two of the most active characters in the decision-making process for the military and espionage events that unfold in "Close Combat".

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Pickering had a direct influence upon? What are some events that Pick had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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