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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 Ward, Carolina, and Schneider wait for Galloway?

2. How did Pickering and MacArthur travel to Melbourne?

3. What do aerial photos of Buka show?

4. Where are Joe and Barbara going to have dinner?

5. To what position is Ellen Feller promoted?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pickering do when MacArthur moves his headquarters? What does Pickering tell Knox about the Pacific operations?

2. What does Pickering tell Knox about MacArthur and what he should be told? What does MacArthur want to do?

3. What does McInerney want Galloway to do and how does Holcomb respond to that idea?

4. What happens when Macklin asks for volunteers for a dangerous mission?

5. Who picks up Barbara after she receives her new orders and what do they do?

6. How does Howard become a member of Banning's group?

7. Why is Koffler being dropped behind enemy lines?

8. What does Pickering tell Knox about Koffler's mission?

9. What does Stecker tell Banning when they meet about Banning's organization?

10. Who does Koffler see at the Elms and what do they discuss?

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

Though this novel is probably more action driven rather than character driven, obviously there are several characters who make the novel what it is. Discuss one of the following:

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Koffler and Howard. Include their goals, sense of honor, abilities, and social skills.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of Stecker and Pickering.

3. Thoroughly analyze the character of Knox discussing both his strong and weak points and how both affect the outcome of the plot.

Essay Topic 3

At the conclusion of a novel, most readers either consciously or unconsciously engage in processing the book and usually come to a conclusion as to whether they like the book or not. Discuss one of the following:

1. Would you consider Counterattack a "good" book? Why or why not? Use examples to illustrate your stance.

2. What do you think are the elements of an outstanding novel? Analyze one of your favorite novels to see if those elements are present.

3. What are some reasons you might consider a novel a failure? Analyze a novel you think is a failure and see if those elements are in that novel.

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