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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. Who is Hart's assistant drill instructor?

2. Why does Hart dislike his assistant drill instructor?

3. Who is injured and waits at Henderson Field?

4. When does Hart meet McCoy for recruitment?

5. Where does McCoy and Moore secure rooms at?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the importance of the Coastwatchers?

2. How does Pickering respond to his ill health?

3. How do McCoy and Sage make their plans together?

4. What does Zimmerman discover about Thomas McCoy's deployment?

5. What is the formality that Fowler experiences when he travels to the White House?

6. Why does Hart hate Warren?

7. Why does Hart come to Pick to tell him about his father?

8. What does Pickering learn from the President about his assignment?

9. What is the message that Feldt receives and why does Banning dislike Mitchell?

10. What is the significance of the crates in the freighter that docks in Melbourne?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Line of Fire, money is associated with privilege and forgery along with the illusion of security or freedom through mastery or manipulation. Who has money? Who lacks it? Who is obsessed with it?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did Griffin mean by calling the book Line of Fire? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Griffin uses some important instances of foreshadowing in Line of Fire. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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