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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. Where does McCoy change trains when he is thinking of leaving the Marine Corps?

2. What does McCoy want to plead in his court case regarding the incident with the marines outside the Cathay Mansion?

3. Who is the hotel doorman that is playing poker along with McCoy at the Cathay Mansions?

4. Where is McCoy going to be sent by a truck convoy to gather information on Japanese troops?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does McCoy obtain information for Banning, and why does Macklin find it questionable?

2. Describe how Banning meets McCoy initially to be his defense attorney and what Banning suggests to McCoy for his defense.

3. What becomes obvious to Banning when Chatwick produces two coolies to testify on McCoy's behalf?

4. Why does McCoy constantly seek out places where he can learn about the military activities of the Japanese?

5. Why does McCoy avoid going to Yenchi-eng?

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

7. What happens when Ellen visits McCoy in his room?

8. When Macklin, Sessions, and Feller are imprisoned, why does McCoy feel that he is in trouble?

9. Why does McCoy know how to beat the car dealer at his own game?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Griffin uses some important instances of foreshadowing in The Corps: Book 1 Semper Fi. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Compare The Corps: Book 1 Semper Fi with another of Griffin's books in his combat series. Which is, in your opinion, better? Explain. What future scenarios might you want to see in upcoming books? Which characters would you like to see portrayed?

Essay Topic 3

One of the main themes in the book is ethical and social responsibility. List at least four examples where Griffin employs this specific theme. Is the battle between making ethical choices obvious or subtle? What characters are involved in this kind of battle? Do you think the right person or group won? Does good always triumph over evil in the case of The Corps: Book 1 Semper Fi ethics? Where do these definitions appear vague or incomprehensible?

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