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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 languages besides English does McCoy know?

2. How does Ernie's mother feel about McCoy?

3. What did Pick do after he cleaned up in his hotel room?

4. When was Pick's first airplane ride?

5. Where did McCoy leave Banning when he rescued him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Carlson tell the recruits about McCoy and killing the Italians?

2. What is wrong with Captain Banning when he is on the Pickerel and how does he feel about it? What does he plan to do?

3. Where and in what way was Captain Banning wounded and what did he do in the military? What is his prognosis?

4. Who is both Ernie's and Pick's best friend and why is he with Ernie?

5. What languages does McCoy know?

6. What does Ernie do when she sees Martha at the restaurant?

7. What does Pickering want to do when he leaves the military and how has he prepared for that career?

8. What is Mrs. Pickering's response to Ernie's phone call?

9. What does McCoy do after he speaks with Carlson?

10. In Chapter I, from where is McCoy flying, what is wrong with him and what does he allow the pilot to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

1. Trace and analyze one major theme of Corps 02: Call to Arms. Consider the following: How does one character's actions portray the theme you are analyzing? How does the setting contribute to that theme? Is the theme one that you would call a "universal theme?" If so, what other book or novel that you have read also includes this theme. If not, why don't you think it is a "universal" theme?

2. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of Corps 02: Call to Arms. How does one character's actions portray the themes you are analyzing? How does the setting contribute to those themes? Is each theme one that you would call a "universal theme?" If so, what other book or novel that you have read also includes this theme. If not, why don't you think it is a "universal" theme?

3. What benefit is there in discussing and analyzing the themes of a work of fiction? Do you think most authors consciously develop themes in their works? Why or why not? Can there be accidental themes? What do you think is one possible "accidental" theme in Corps 02: Call to Arms? Which theme in Corps 02: Call to Arms speaks to you the most in your life? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in Corps 02: Call to Arms.

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of Corps 02: Call to Arms. How is the theme represented by symbolism, by the characters' behaviors, and by the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of Corps 02: Call to Arms. How are the themes represented by symbolism, by the characters' behaviors, and by the action?

Essay Topic 3

During the time he was in the Philippines, McCoy showed great courage and bravery by saving the lives of several of his fellow soldiers. Discuss the following:

1. What is courage? It is defined in the dictionary as: mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. How is courage demonstrated? Given what you have seen of McCoy why would one call him courageous? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Discuss two situations, one during war and one during peace in which a great deal of courage would be needed to endure the situations.

3. Discuss the two sides to the following: Courage can be learned. One is either born with courage or not.

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