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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. Where does Koffler run to as he grabs his gun and looks for the treehouse?

2. Where does the Senator Fowler stay in Washington DC?

3. Where does Hart attend boot camp?

4. How many Japanese Betty Bombers does Koffer see?

5. Why does Hart dislike his assistant drill instructor?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Thomas McCoy pose a problem for the Marines?

2. Why do Pick and Stecker find that they have to explain their actions often to superiors?

3. How does Koffler avoid detection by the Betty Bombers?

4. How do the Americans keep their troops fresh for the attack on Henderson Field?

5. How does Fowler and Knox try to help Pickering?

6. What happens when the radio goes off before the invasion?

7. How does McCoy assist the war effort in Guadalcanal?

8. How do McCoy and Sage make their plans together?

9. How does Fowler assist his wounded friend Pickering?

10. How does Rickabee assist Pickering?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Courage and honor are themes that occur throughout the book. Who is courageous? Who is honorable? What events call upon courage or honor in individual characters? Who responds and in what ways? Who emerges in a powerful way as a result of courageous action?

Essay Topic 2

Compare Line of Fire with another of Griffin's other books in his combat series. Which is, in your opinion, better? Explain. What future scenarios might you want to see in upcoming books? Which characters would you like to see portrayed? Why?

Essay Topic 3

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 Line of Fire ethics? Where do these definitions appear vague or incomprehensible?

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