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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. What hotel in the family chain do Stecker and Pick wish to visit?

2. What does Pickering think he can do with his company?

3. What is McCoy's nickname?

4. Through what reports do the officers learn about Japanese troops on Guadalcanal?

5. When does Hart meet McCoy for recruitment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pickering argue about with Fowler in order to get out of the Navy?

2. What is the importance of the Coastwatchers?

3. Why is Hart summoned by McCoy?

4. How does Fowler assist his wounded friend Pickering?

5. What happens when the radio goes off before the invasion?

6. How does Koffler avoid detection by the Betty Bombers?

7. How do the Americans keep their troops fresh for the attack on Henderson Field?

8. How does Pickering respond to his promotion?

9. How does Pick respond to news of his father's illness?

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

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 2

Describe the role of family in Line of Fire. What does family mean for Pickering? What does family mean for McCoy? How are these definitions similar? Is family supportive and in what ways? How do these definitions compare to a traditional family in 20th century America on the west coast?

Essay Topic 3

Politics play a significant role in the book. Griffin refers to the politics of American naval bases compared to that of aviation. Discuss the use of politics in the novel. How does politics influence the actions of the main characters of Pickering, McCoy, and others? Also examine the use of politics in relationships.

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