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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 a sheriff say Beau Borken's father did for a living?

2. What punishment is Reacher given for killing the kidnapper?

3. While Reacher is hiding in the cave, when does Beau say the plan will be put in motion?

4. Where does Reacher go after killing Fowler?

5. In Chapter 26, who does Johnson's aide suggest the agents contact to find out more about Reacher?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Reacher do when he discovers he is locked in the cave?

2. How does Holly escape the room within the room?

3. What does Reacher do after killing Fowler?

4. At the end of Chapter 43, what makes Reacher think Beau isn't done causing trouble yet?

5. Why does Reacher assume Beau has a mole in the Chicago FBI office?

6. What happens during Loder's trial?

7. What happens when Webster goes to the attorney general to request permission for a plan to rescue Holly?

8. Why does Garber want to protect Mac in Chapter 41?

9. What does Webster do after he finds out about Reacher's military service?

10. What happens when Beau challenges Reacher to a shooting competition?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

How is this novel about Holly vs. her father? Explain how "Die Trying" comments on parent/child relationships.

Essay Topic 3

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

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