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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. While Reacher is trying to find Holly in Chapter 41, what does he avoid doing?

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

3. How is Reacher able to kill Fowler and other guards?

4. What do Mac and Webster feel they need to control coming in and out of Beau's camp as their first line of defense?

5. Why does Holly remove the bolts from her bed frame?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What happens when Reacher explores the caves?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topic 3

Describe the use of animal symbolism in "Die Trying".

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