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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 would Sloop's physical appearance best be described when he returns to the ranch?

2. How does Carmen get Sloop to see Reacher?

3. What does Reacher conclude from looking at what Alice lets him see again in Chapter 14?

4. Who is the district attorney in Pecos?

5. How does Reacher make sure that Brewer can't call for help?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Lyndon Brewer?

2. To what place does Reacher agree to accompany Alice?

3. What does Reacher continually correct the trooper about at the start of Chapter 10 and why?

4. What does Reacher notice about Sloop's wounds?

5. What happens at the ranch after the ambulance leaves with Sloop's body?

6. What information does Reacher get from the trooper?

7. How does Ellie threaten one of the assassins?

8. After Sloop's death and Carmen's arrest, how do the Greers feel about Ellie?

9. Why does Reacher believe Hack will be next to be murdered after finding the body of Albert Eugene?

10. With it being an election year and Hack running for judge, what does Reacher tell Hack would make him look good?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What generalizations can be made of Red House Ranch, the Greer Family Home? What is Lee Child's purpose for having the setting of the story at this location? Give three examples from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What does the election for judge symbolize for Hack? What does the election for judge symbolize for Carmen and Ellie? Give four examples from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

How does Lee Child use "fire and burning" symbolism with the Greer family farm to make a connection with the Greer family? Use four examples from the story to support your answer.

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