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

2. When McCoy wants to test drive the car, what does he find is dead?

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

4. After discussing McCoy's new assignment with troops, what does McCoy learn has also been approved for him?

5. What report is being filed on McCoy because he is not in a regulation uniform at the Naval Yards?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How is Ellen described in Chapter 4?

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

7. What happens when McCoy follows Sessions's advice to apply to become an officer?

8. In his new role at the Motor Pool, how does McCoy develop new contacts that assist him in his security job?

9. Why is McCoy trying to figure out if he needs a weapon to take with him to the Cathay Mansion?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Politics play a significant role in the book. Griffin refers to the politics of American naval bases compared to that of aviation. Discuss the use of politics in the novel. How does politics influence the actions of the main characters of Banning, McCoy, Pick, and others? Also examine the use of politics in relationships.

Essay Topic 3

The role of women in The Corps: Book 1 Semper Fi takes on different forms and often are stereotypical. What labels do you see that Griffin associates with women? Do you think these stereotypes ring true? Do they reflect Griffin's own experiences and biases or are they an accurate reflection of the early 1940s? Do they have appeal to men or women?

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