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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 didn't Pickering go to the Philippines?

2. Where is Banning staying in Australia?

3. Where are the Australian Coastwatchers headquartered?

4. At what hotel is McInerney meeting with D. Franco?

5. What is the main subject of the letter Pickering sends to Knox after Joe and Steve left on their mission?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Barbara Cotter stationed in Melbourne and why is she at Pickering's house?

2. Who does McInerney see with Galloway at the Willard Hotel?

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

4. What does Pickering send to Knox from Melbourne and what is his situation with MacArthur?

5. How does the jump with Koffler and Howard go?

6. What does intelligence intercept reveal about the Japanese plans for the Pacific?

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

8. Why does Banning meet with Eric Feldt and what happened at that meeting?

9. What does Jane Marwood tell Barbara her new orders are and how much does she know about them?

10. What about the military does MacArthur and Pickering discuss when they first meet?

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

Choose two of the following and compare and contrast the two people. Include in the discussion their type of leadership, their personality, their morals, and whether you would like to serve under them.

1. Pickering and Stecker.

2. Macklin and Harris.

3. Reeves and Howard.

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