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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 Beau say he decided not to kill Reacher?

2. Why does Reacher inspect the shooting range at the camp?

3. Who tells Holly that the group plans to execute Reacher?

4. What does Reacher do when he shoots at the target 1000 yards away?

5. Why does the group have plans to kill Reacher?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Mac's team receives Holly's fax?

2. What does Mac realize about his radio conversation with Beau in Chapter 40?

3. What does Reacher do after killing Fowler?

4. What do Webster and Mac do in Chapter 35 to try to help Holly?

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

6. How does Beau try to lure Reacher out of hiding in Chapter 43?

7. How does Reacher learn that Beau's group doesn't have experience with long range rifles?

8. How does Reacher ensure Beau's men cannot use their stolen military vehicles?

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

10. What does Reacher do when he leaves the tunnel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Beau's camp to one other setting in this novel.

Essay Topic 2

How is Holly's crutch used as part of an extended metaphor in "Die Trying"? What does it represent? How does it help define characters and guide the plot?

Essay Topic 3

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

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