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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. McCoy notices that there is trouble between two groups on the compound where he is stationed. Who are they?

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

3. When the convoy leaves, which lieutenant is found snooping by the Japanese?

4. Who is the used car salesman that McCoy wants to buy a car from?

5. Who took pictures at the site where the Japanese kept their artillery?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is suspected of Reverend Feller by Sessions and Banning when he travels to Peking?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Griffin uses more than one iteration on the motif of security. Identify at least two motifs about security and intelligence.

Essay Topic 2

Technology and weaponry is a recurring theme in The Corps: Book 1 Semper Fi. What advancements occur in technology? Describe some of the tools, equipment, and changes. How accurate are they? Do these changes result in positive or negative consequences?

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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