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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After discussing McCoy's new assignment with troops, what does McCoy learn has also been approved for him?
(a) New equipment.
(b) New clothes.
(c) A promotion.
(d) New bunkers.

2. At the poker games at the Cathay Mansions, what does McCoy carry with him for protection?
(a) A gun.
(b) A knife.
(c) A grenade.
(d) A bayonet.

3. McCoy notices that there is trouble between two groups on the compound where he is stationed. Who are they?
(a) American and Italian marines.
(b) Russian and German marines.
(c) American and Japanese marines.
(d) Japanese and Italian marines.

4. What cannons does Sessions want to find among the Japanese?
(a) German PAK 38 cannons.
(b) German PAK 48 cannons
(c) German PAK 59 cannons
(d) German PAK 39 cannons.

5. Why do McCoy and Ernie Zimmerman each go to different restaurants to eat at Chen-chiang?
(a) To try different foods.
(b) To overhear conversation about Japanese troop movements.
(c) To spy on the owners.
(d) To avoid fighting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does McCoy avoid paying to the used car dealer?

2. When they split the convoy, where do Zimmerman and Sessions go?

3. What does Banning want McCoy to photograph for them?

4. McCoy is to be part of a guard detail transporting prisoners to __________.

5. Who did McCoy fail to report to that Sessions gets angry about?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is McCoy upset about being sent back to the United States?

2. Why do McCoy and Zimmerman separate to eat at different restaurants?

3. How does McCoy get the best price for the used car he wants to buy?

4. How does Banning make it clear that he does not like Macklin after receiving his report?

5. In his new role at the Motor Pool, how does McCoy develop new contacts that assist him in his security job?

6. Why does McCoy hesitate at first but eventually leaves for Norristown?

7. Why does McCoy feel trapped in the Marine Corps due to the coming war?

8. After the charges against McCoy are dropped, how does his relationship with Banning change?

9. Why is McCoy surprised to meet his captain in Philadelphia?

10. After Ellen repudiates McCoy's affection, what does he vow?

(see the answer keys)

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