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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. Whose records are being reviewed by the Assignments Branch?

2. Where is McCoy going to meet his date for lunch in New York City?

3. Where is McCoy assigned after the Platoon Leader course?

4. Who hands McCoy a can of beer at his inspection?

5. Who does Banning marry before leaving for the Philippines?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Macklin is being sent home by the Marines, how and why do they assign him as a mess officer?

2. Why is Pick upset with Intelligence regarding McCoy's reassignment and moving?

3. How does Stecker realize that the trouble with the Garand rifle and the tests is not McCoy but due to Macklin?

4. How does Stecker act on McCoy's behalf at graduation?

5. Why does McCoy have trouble with the test Stecker gives with the Garand rifle?

6. What are two odd experiences McCoy has in the building when he arrives to work in intelligence?

7. How does Elly celebrate Stecker's promotion?

8. How does McCoy learn that his friend Pick is the heir to a hotel and shipping fortune when they go to New York?

9. Why does Stecker want to help McCoy on the base?

10. Why does Tommy apply to the Marines?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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

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