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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 does Speedy offer to give Senator when he says that he wants to resign from the Marines?

2. Chapter 13 What is a sign that the enemy is near?

3. Chapter 24 Where is Cat Man's native home?

4. What does Austin rip off Phony's back?

5. Which member of Snake's platoon loses his leg?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Goodrich's reaction as the platoon walks through Go Noi Island?

2. What unreasonable expectations does Angus Austin expect from the men?

3. What does Hodges consider unfair when he confronts the enemy in the village?

4. What does Bagger explain to his Marine buddies when he gets back from R&R?

5. How does Gilliland reach Pismo Beach to meet his wife after being discharged from the Marines?

6. Describe the circumstances when Cat Man arrives in America from Mexico?

7. What problems does Cannonball encounter in boot camp and Vietnam?

8. Describe Dan's family and what becomes of them?

9. Why does Snake give Goodrich the nickname, Senator?

10. Why does Cannonball decide to join the Marines instead of the Army?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Evaluate the relationship between Hodges and Mitsuko.

2) Are they a good match? Explain.

3) How do they interact with one another?

4) What are the qualities of their relationship?

5) Cite examples from the story proving their acceptance of one another and their role in the war.

Essay Topic 2

1) Interpret examples of human weakness and heroism depicted in the novel.

2) Cite examples of how each is valid with regard to the fear and danger each character encounters.

3) How realistic is Webb in his descriptions of these human qualities?

Essay Topic 3

1) Describe the unexpected act of Goodrich when he speaks at the anti-war rally.

2) Why does he think Snake would be proud of his actions?

3) What evidence of change takes place in Goodrich's personality?

4) How does he regard himself in this new role he makes for himself?

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