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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. Why do the mysterious people make a room within a room?

2. Where does Reacher put the body of the kidnapper who tries to rape Holly?

3. Where do the gunmen leave Reacher and Holly when they take them out of the van?

4. Why does Mac assume Reacher is a kidnapper?

5. Why does Holly say she doesn't want Reacher to protect her?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the kidnapper try to rape Holly in Chapter 17?

2. How does Brogan use the stolen electrician's van to help him investigate?

3. In Chapter 17, what confuses Reacher about the kidnappers taking Holly?

4. Why does Mac add Reacher to the list of possible kidnappers?

5. What happens when Mac investigates the airport?

6. What happens when Loder fires a shotgun in Chapter 17?

7. How do the kidnappers show Reacher they don't care about him in Chapter 17?

8. What are Holly and Reacher doing when they are taken by the gunmen?

9. What happens when Reacher leaves the barn where he was trapped in a horse stall?

10. Why does Holly begin to wonder about Reacher's history in Chapter 13?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider Beau's camp and the places/items within it. How are these things symbolic? How do they reflect upon the characters and events in this novel?

Essay Topic 2

Explore the theme of government control as it is presented and reflected on in this novel.

Essay Topic 3

What is the author's commentary on leadership? Use specific examples from the novel to explore at least three characters who are considered to be leaders.

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