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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. In what branch of service does Joe Howard serve?

2. Where does Knox want Pickering to meet him?

3. Why can't Howard be assigned to a troop?

4. What is Mr. Satterly doing for Pickering?

5. To what does Pickering tell General he is thinking about returning?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Galloway and the others do at Ward's house?

2. What do Knox and Pickering talk about after Pickering answers Knox's initial inquiry?

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

4. From where did the attack on Pearl Harbor come, when did it occur and what was the result of the attack?

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

6. Why is Jack Dillon in Hollywood?

7. Why is PFC Koffler AWOL? What will he begin at Lakehurst and with whom?

8. What does Macklin threaten about Koffler and how does Dillon handle it? What happens to the Marine Corps' reputation over the Lakehurst incident?

9. What does Fleming tell Fowler about meeting Donovan, what does Fowler say about Donovan, and how does Fleming feel about Donovan?

10. Where does Knox want Pickering to meet him and what happens when Pickering refuses? What does Knox ask Pickering about his statement in Washington?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Griffin has tried as much as possible to use historical events and facts around which to weave his work of fiction. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think Counterattack qualifies as an historical fiction? Why or why not?

2. If much of the events in the book are historical, what surprises you about the way the events play out?

3. Do you think the culture of that era is more or less advanced than you imagined? Explain.

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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