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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 does Reacher ask the kidnappers for a mattress in the van?

2. What does the tech guy tell Mac he can do about the driver of the van?

3. Where does Mac learn the kidnappers were from, by using evidence off the burned truck?

4. How does Holly feel about Reacher not leaving the barn when he could?

5. Why doesn't Reacher escape after taking off his handcuffs?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Brogan and Milosevic link the dentist's car to the kidnappers?

2. How does Mac first learn about Beau Borken?

3. What happens after a mysterious man demolishes a room in Chapters 1 and 2?

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Reacher treat the kidnappers when they leave the barn for the van?

10. What lie does Mac tell his agents in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are Reacher's motives? Explain what drives Reacher to act the way he does throughout the novel. Use specific examples.

Essay Topic 2

How does the author use Holly to reflect on gender issues?

Essay Topic 3

What narrative techniques does the author use to develop his characters?

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