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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 refuses to go with Sessions to check out the German artillery in fear of being caught?

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

3. What is the name of the hotel that McCoy travels to meet Reverend Feller?

4. What does McCoy grab out of the car that belongs to Zimmerman before rushing out of the car ahead of the crossing?

5. Who is questioned by Intelligence to learn what he knows about the Japanese in China?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Ernie. What is her role in the story? What was Griffin trying to accomplish by creating Ernie's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Several of the characters in Corps: Book 1 Semper Fi are lonely. Which characters are lonely and why? Examine the concept of loneliness in the book and its effect on characters. What attempts are made to overcome it?

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