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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. After being put in the white van, how long does Reacher think the men have been watching Holly?

2. How does Reacher meet Holly?

3. In Chapter 16, who does the undercover agent call?

4. How does Holly convince the kidnappers to not kill Reacher when they realize their fellow kidnapper is missing?

5. How does Holly say she hurt her knee?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Reacher cut a hole in the wall of the barn?

2. What happens in the room within a room in Chapter 14?

3. How does Chapter 7 end?

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

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

6. What happens when Mac investigates the airport?

7. What is Borken's plan for his "new country"?

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

9. Where do the kidnappers take Holly and Reacher in Chapter 21?

10. What does Holly learn about Reacher by asking about his childhood?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the author's use of foreshadowing in "Die Trying".

Essay Topic 3

Explain how Beau could be considered successful, even considering the ending of this novel.

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