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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 Reacher ask Mac about Brogen's height?

2. Who does Beau capture in Chapter 40?

3. What does Holly threaten to do if Beau and his kidnappers won't let Reacher go?

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

5. What punishment is given to Loder after his trial?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens when Reacher explores the caves?

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

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

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

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

8. What happens during Loder's trial?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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