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

2. Who is the Captain that McCoy reports to at the Naval Yards that hires him to work in intelligence?

3. When McCoy arrives at the Naval Yards, what is he listed as?

4. Where does McCoy photograph cannons?

5. Who is in charge of the truck convoy that is going on a different route to Nanking by picking up Mrs. Feller?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does McCoy fail to take Sessions with him in Weifang?

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

3. How is Ellen described in Chapter 4?

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

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

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

7. Why does McCoy receive a new role in intelligence with the Marines under Session?

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

9. Why is McCoy uncomfortable with Ellen on the trip to Peking?

10. Why does McCoy take Sessions with him to Huimin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Corps: Book 1 Semper Fi is particularly effective in conveying meaning through powerful imagery. Powerful imagery establishes connections in the minds of readers with the story's characters and plot. Imagery is the picture we form in our minds of the story we read. It can involve visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, kinetic, and kinesthetic. Griffin uses imagery to translate words into a visual story that we can see and participate in within our minds. Describe the use of imagery in this novel.

Essay Topic 2

Explain Griffin's use of humor in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where he did.

Essay Topic 3

Griffin discusses both patriotism and war vividly in The Corps: Book 1 Semper Fi. Find some examples in the book and discuss the effect of these topics on the character of Pickering.

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