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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 NOT involved in the rescue mission?

2. How does Godfrey change the course of the mission by his disclosure to Pluto?

3. What role does Godfrey have that reveals his surprising knowledge about the mission?

4. When Jake Dillon arrives at the Anacostia Naval Air Station, where does he decide to stay?

5. Where is the radio room for security located?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do Rickabee and Pickering differ on the rescue mission?

3. How does the group view McCoy on the rescue mission?

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

5. What is the message from the Pelican and how is it translated?

6. How do the Americans repel the Japanese attack on Guadalcanal?

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

8. What happens when the house detective comes to Hart's suite?

9. What are some objections to the Operation Pickle?

10. Why is Jack relieved at Guadalcanal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Line of Fire is a classic military fiction novel. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category?

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

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

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