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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. Who comes to McCoy's room in a bathrobe to tell him that breakfast is at six-thirty?

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

3. In San Diego, who is McCoy told to report to?

4. Who says he would like to see McCoy court-martialed for failing to send a report?

5. At what hotel does McCoy wake up with his new friend that is joining the Marine?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Love and sexuality between different characters is a recurring theme in The Corps: Book 1 Semper Fi. How does McCoy's feelings about love change from the beginning of the novel to its end? In what ways has he expanded his awareness and beliefs? Is sexuality connected to love for McCoy? How does his feelings develop for Ernie and change, and how does his relationship with her contrast with that of other women that he has had romantic feelings for?

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