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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. What does the kidnapper do to Holly before he tries to rape her?

2. What does Reacher do when he gets his dinner in Chapter 17?

3. Why can't Reacher help Holly from his stall in Chapter 17?

4. While in the white van, what does Holly say about Reacher's theories?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do the kidnappers secure Holly and Reacher at night in Chapter 17?

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

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

5. In Chapter 15, what questions does Reacher ask Holly?

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

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

8. Why does Mac lie to his agents in Chapter 8?

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

10. How does Mac first learn about Beau Borken?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author use dialogue to develop the plot? Examine specific conversations to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast two agents in "Die Trying". Consider their motives, goals, and actions.

Essay Topic 3

How is the act of rescuing used as a theme in this novel? What is the author saying about rescuing and being rescued?

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