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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. How does Reacher save Mac from being killed?

2. How many people do the FBI figure disappeared around the time of Beau Borken's father's death?

3. In Chapter 41, who sees Mac being taken by Beau's group?

4. When do Webster and Mac decide to sleep in the command post in Chapter 37?

5. Where does Webster go after being told to ignore Holly's case twice by the President?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens when Reacher explores the caves?

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

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

6. How does Beau punish Reacher for killing a kidnapper?

7. What does Reacher do after killing Fowler?

8. What does Reacher tell his punishment guard the first night he is in the hut?

9. What do Mac and his agents find out when they go to the Mojave Desert?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Follow the development of Holly's relationship with Reacher throughout the novel. How is their relationship developed and defined? What does it do to help define the other character? What purpose does their relationship serve for the novel as a whole?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the theme of proving oneself in this novel.

Essay Topic 3

What is the author's commentary on law enforcement in "Die Trying"? Why do you think he is presenting this message?

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