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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. What does Knox ask Pickering about the conversation in Fowler's office?

2. What does Galloway say about Neville's plans for the three planes?

3. What is Mr. Satterly doing for Pickering?

4. What does Pickering tell Knox he should have done after Pearl Harbor?

5. Fleming tells Fowler that he is meeting whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Neville going to Lakehurst and what happens when he first arrives? What does he tell the pilot of the plane?

2. What did Stecker recommend for Joe Howard, why and in what position will Howard work for Stecker?

3. Why is Stephen Koffler at Lakehurst and what does the Navy keep there?

4. Who is Franklin Neville and on what subject is he an expert? What has he written on the subject?

5. What happens when Koffler returns home to see Dianne?

6. What does Charley do when he puts together and aircraft, and what is the end result?

7. When does Neville board the plane and what happens to him?

8. Where does Ellen Feller work and in what capacity?

9. Why is Charley Galloway's flight status changed?

10. What was Charley determined to do during his first few years in service?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Politics and manipulation influence much of what happens in Counterattack. Discuss one of the following:

1. Describe the political situation in Counterattack and how it impacts the actions of three of the major characters.

2. Discuss and analyze several people who try to manipulate Koffler and his responses to them.

3. Discuss how and why Macklin's behavior is related to politics and why his behavior is an example of manipulation. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Howard, despite his background, is an officer and a gentleman and is therefore accorded more respect and trust even in enemy territory than the common soldier. Discuss the following:

1. Does it seem likely that officers are usually more respectable than enlisted men back then? What about today? Why or why not?

2. In the Raiders, Carlson wants no distinction between officer and enlisted. Explain why you think this is a good or bad idea. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

3. In the present military in the United States, both officers and enlisted can be held for court martial for adultery or having sexual relations with someone of inferior rank. Why do you think this is so? Do you agree with the policy?

Essay Topic 3

Most protagonists are a mixture of admirable traits and character flaws, and Koffler is no exception. His determination and survival powers might contrast to his feelings of inferiority about his family background. Discuss the following:

1. Trace and analyze situations when Koffler demonstrates his determination. Give specific examples to illustrate your analysis.

2. Trace and analyze Koffler's character flaws offering specific examples of these flaws in your discussion.

3. Discuss how you think Koffer's admirable traits helped him obtain rapid promotions in the military. Have his flaws impacted his career at all? Do any of those who work with him seem to notice these flaws? Who? How does the reader know this?

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