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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. Why is Charley determined to maintain a good service record?

2. Upon what ship is Joe Howard on that is heading towards Wake Island?

3. Why does Knox come to Pickering's office?

4. In what capacity will Howard work for Jack Stecker?

5. Where does Howard report for his physical?

Short Essay Questions

1. Sum up the conversation between Pickering and Frank Knox, who Fowler brings to Pickering's motel room.

2. Where does Pickering meet with the President and Knox and why are they meeting?

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

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

5. What happens when Galloway, Ward and Schneider are headed to Lakehurst?

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

7. Describe Koffler's visit home the first day.

8. Why is Jack Dillon in Hollywood?

9. What is Steve Koffler doing in Lakehurst, how does he feel about it, and why is he doing it?

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

Even though Koffler decided he didn't want to be in parachute school and did not volunteer for a dangerous mission, he ended up parachuting behind enemy lines to take a radio to Reeves. This is courage, doing something in spite of fear.

1. What is courage? It is defined in the dictionary as: mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. How is courage demonstrated? Given what you have seen of Koffler, why would one call him courageous? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Discuss two situations, one during war and one during peace, in which a great deal of courage would be needed to endure the situations.

3. Discuss the two sides to the following: Courage can be learned. One is either born with courage or not.

Essay Topic 2

Counterattack is one book in a series of novels involving McCoy and the other characters. Discuss the following.

1. What are two advantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Illustrate your statements with details from the text.

2. What is a disadvantage of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Illustrate your statements with details from the text.

3. Do you prefer to read a stand-alone book, or a series of books with the same main characters? Explain your response.

Essay Topic 3

Most people and regular soldiers detest spies and the idea of spying. Spies are not considered in the same vein as soldiers in uniform and are not protected by the customs and regulations that govern the treatment of soldiers who are in uniform when captured. It was carefully pointed out that what Pickering was doing would not be considered spying, yet that is essentially what his organization is doing. Discuss one of the following:

1. Why do you think spies are not accorded any rights under many countries' laws and/or customs?

2. Even though all countries abhor spies, often even their own, they still spy, and men and women are still willing to be spies. Discuss why you think this is so.

3. Research and analyze the history of spying in either America.

4. Does Pickering seem the image of a typical spy as you visualize one? Why or why not?

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