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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 is the rescue mission called?

2. With what does Moore return at midnight holding to the hotel suite?

3. Who does Stecker want to visit that Galloway provides him with a jeep for?

4. What is the name of the active Coastwatcher station?

5. What has happened to Jack's son?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Ernie leaves the suite, what do the naval men discuss?

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

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

4. Why does McCoy not want to tell Koffler or Howard about the rescue?

5. What is Moore's relationship with Joanne?

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

7. What is happening as a result of MacArthur's orders?

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

9. What does the message at Ferdinand Six reveal?

10. What are some objections to the Operation Pickle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of security. Identify at least two motifs about security and intelligence. Then cite an example to support each answer.

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