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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. To what is Iselin elected?

2. Iselin brings Marco's plan to bring about his own court-martial to the attention of whom?

3. What does Raymond's mother do for Iselin?

4. Why does Raymond suggest that Marco force an investigation by initiating his own court-martial and charging himself with falsifying the report that led to Shaw's medal?

5. Who greets Shaw at the airport?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Raymond's mother do when she finds out about her son's relationship with Jocie?

2. What is learned about Eleanor in this flashback? How does Raymond feel about this?

3. How does Iselin's story change?

4. What does Raymond do when O'Neil insists on throwing a welcome dinner for the Medal of Honor veteran?

5. How does Rosie want to help Marco?

6. How do Marco and Chunjin get into a fight?

7. What does this next flashback reveal about Shaw's mother?

8. What does Raymond think about his boss?

9. What does Raymond say when Marco tells him about his dreams?

10. Why does Shaw end up in Washington early?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is used frequently in this novel.

Part 1) Describe two examples of symbolism. What is the purpose of this symbolism?

Part 2) How does this symbolism enhance the story for the reader?

Part 3) Would the characters and events of the story be as engaging and understood without this symbolism?

Essay Topic 2

There is a great deal of tension in this story.

Part 1) Describe the cause of this tension.

Part 2) How does this tension affect the characters in the story, as well as the reader?

Part 3) How might this story and tension reflect the lives of Americans at this time?

Essay Topic 3

Another theme has to do with the love of a good woman.

Part 1) Who are the women in this story? How are they significant?

Part 2) How do these women influence their men? Why are they so influential?

Part 3) Why does the author use this as a theme? Use the text as support.

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