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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. How does Ernie travel when she goes to Washington D.C. from Florida?

2. If Banning interferes in the rescue mission, where will he be sent back to?

3. Where does Jack go with Galloway after learning about his son's fate?

4. What does Banning find lax in Pickering's organization?

5. What does Dawkins not believe when he is talking to Galloway at the field?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Rickabee and Pickering oppose Dillon at the Office of Management Analysis?

2. What is McCoy's plan to approach the island to rescue the men?

3. Why is Galloway angry at Pick and Dick in the Wildcats?

4. What does Ellen decide to do when she is forced to move out of the cottage?

5. How does the MAGIC program work?

6. What does Galloway say and do for the Dauntess pilots?

7. What does the message at Ferdinand Six reveal?

8. Why is McCoy being brought back to the US according to Jake?

9. When Finch is lost in battle, how does Galloway respond?

10. What do Hart and his men do to begin Operation Pickle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism occurs throughout Line of Fire. Identify 2-3 examples. What is the significance to the main characters of Pickering and McCoy and to the story line?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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