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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter XI a navy doctor finds out Banning and the other nine blind men are going to back to the states how?

2. Why does Colonel Carlson come to talk to McCoy at the beginning of Chapter XI?

3. Where does Ernie meet a young and pregnant woman?

4. Where is Captain Banning sent to see doctors?

5. To what rank is Zimmerman promoted?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Though this novel is probably more action-driven rather than character-driven, obviously there are several characters who make the novel what it is. Discuss one of the following:

1. Compare and contrast the characters of McCoy and Zimmerman. Include their goals, sense of honor, abilities, and social skills.

2. Compare and contrast the characters of Lieutenant Stecker and Pickering.

3. Thoroughly analyze the character of McCoy discussing both his strong and weak points and how both affect the outcome of the plot.

Essay Topic 2

Choose two of the following and compare and contrast the two people. Include in the discussion their type of leadership, their personality, their morals, and whether you would like to serve under them.

1. Carlson and Wesley.

2. Stecker and Pickering.

3. McCoy and Rickabee.

Essay Topic 3

Lieutenant McCoy came from a poor family and never went to college, unlike Ernie and Pick who both come from very wealthy families and attended prestigious colleges.

1. What kind of obstacles do you think Ernie and McCoy will have to overcome in order to marry given the difference in their social class? Use examples from your own life, your knowledge and the book to illustrate your ideas.

2. How do you think the issue of class enters into Pickering and Ernie's parents wanting them to marry? Use examples from your own life, your knowledge and the book to illustrate your ideas.

3. With research, if necessary, what do you see are the differences and similarities between class issues now and in the 1940's?

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