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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. Who brings General Garber to the camp?

2. What does Beau do when he tells Reacher his mission is canceled?

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

4. Who does Beau order back to their looking point to watch Mac die?

5. Where does Beau order the Marines and other agents to sit?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What happens when Reacher explores the caves?

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

8. How does Beau respond when Holly threatens to kill herself?

9. What happens after Reacher saves Mac from being killed?

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

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

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

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

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