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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. Whose leadership does the rescue group look to?

2. What kind of exercises does Joanne help Moore do?

3. Where is Galloway waiting for the half dozen dive bombers to arrive?

4. As the group on Buka Island hide what goods they can near a cave, which lieutenant arrives?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does the MAGIC program work?

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

8. Why is Fleming annoyed with Banning about the rescue mission?

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

10. What does the message at Ferdinand Six reveal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did Griffin mean by calling the book Line of Fire? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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