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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 does Galloway co-pilot?

2. When Dillon appears for his appointment with Brigadier General J.J. Steward, what is Stewart very concerned about?

3. Due to what circumstances does the rescue mission switch to plan B?

4. What does Dillon want to put on the R4D to land on sand?

5. When Ellen has to leave the cottage, where does she have to stay?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Ellen upset with the men at the cottage?

2. What secrecy is around Operation Pickle and how do crew members feel about it?

3. What does the message at Ferdinand Six reveal?

4. Why is Jack relieved at Guadalcanal?

5. Why is Pluto surprised by Gregory?

6. What are some objections to the Operation Pickle?

7. Why does Stecker go to Henderson with Galloway?

8. What is surprising about the Japanese attack on Guadalcanal?

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

10. What is the decoded MAGIC message received in the Dungeon?

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

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 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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