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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. On what island do Steve Koffler and Ian Bruce spot a squadron of Japanese Betty Bombers?

2. What Battalion lands on Guadalcanal led by Edson?

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

4. Where does Koffler run to as he grabs his gun and looks for the treehouse?

5. Where do Sage, Kridedler, and McCoy meet in New York?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Fowler and Knox try to help Pickering?

4. How does Koffler respond when he finds the camp is empty?

5. Why is Hart summoned by McCoy?

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

7. How does McCoy assist the war effort in Guadalcanal?

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

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

10. How do Pickering and Stecker end up in Pensacola?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Jake. What is his role in the story? What was Griffin trying to accomplish by creating Jake's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Love and sexuality between different characters is a recurring theme in Line of Fire. How does Jake's feelings about love change from the beginning of the novel to its end? In what ways has he expanded his awareness and beliefs? Is sexuality connected to love for Jake? How does his feelings develop for Veronica and change and how does his relationship with her contrast with that of other women that he has had romantic feelings for or an idealized relationship with?

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