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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. By what nickname is Lieutenant Hon Song Do known?
2. At what hotel is McInerney meeting with D. Franco?
3. What does Pickering suggest to Joe after he and Barbara reunite?
4. Why didn't Pickering go to the Philippines?
5. Why is Barbara sent to Pickering's house?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does McInerney want Galloway to do and how does Holcomb respond to that idea?
2. Where is Banning staying in Australia and what does Pickering give him and why?
3. What happens when Galloway meets Ward and Schneider at the Officer's Club at Quantico?
4. What does Pickering tell Knox about MacArthur and what he should be told? What does MacArthur want to do?
5. Who does Barbara see when she goes into Pickering's sitting room? What does Pickering suggest?
6. Why is Koffler being dropped behind enemy lines?
7. Where is Barbara Cotter stationed in Melbourne and why is she at Pickering's house?
8. Where does Pickering see his son and what do they talk about?
9. Who does Koffler see at the Elms and what do they discuss?
10. How does the jump with Koffler and Howard go?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss one of the following:
1. Trace and analyze one major theme of Counterattack. Consider the following: How does one character's actions portray the theme you are analyzing? How does the setting contribute to that theme? Is the theme one that you would call a "universal theme?" If so, what other book or novel that you have read also includes this theme? If not, why don't you think it is a "universal" theme?
2. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of Counterattack. How does one character's actions portray the themes you are analyzing? How does the setting contribute to those themes? Is each theme one that you would call a "universal theme?" If so, what other book or novel that you have read also includes this theme? If not, why don't you think it is a "universal" theme?
3. What benefit is there in discussing and analyzing the themes of a work of fiction? Do you think most authors consciously develop themes in their works? Why or why not? Can there be accidental themes? What do you think is one possible "accidental" theme in Counterattack? Which theme in Counterattack speaks to you the most in your life? Why?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss one of the following:
1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in Counterattack.
2. Trace and analyze one major theme of Counterattack. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?
3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of Counterattack. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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