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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Ellie?
(a) Carmen's sister.
(b) Jack's daughter.
(c) Carmen's daughter.
(d) Jack's girlfriend.

2. What "test" does Bobby Greer give Reacher to prove his ability on a farm?
(a) To herd the sheep.
(b) To milk the cows.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) To bring the big mare out saddled and ready to ride.

3. Where do Billy and Josh take Reacher in Chapter 7?
(a) Longhorn Lounge.
(b) San Angelo.
(c) Echo County.
(d) Red House Ranch.

4. In Chapter 7, Reacher and Bobby have an interaction, and Reacher takes the upper hand. Who is watching this exchange?
(a) The assassins.
(b) Carmen.
(c) Rusty.
(d) Ellie.

5. What are Billy and Josh out to do with Reacher at the Longhorn Lounge?
(a) Tell him the truth about Carmen.
(b) Lead him to Sloop.
(c) Convince him not to return to the Red House Ranch.
(d) Kill him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Reacher go to the barn when he wakes early?

2. There are two men and a woman traveling separately in Chapter One. Who are they?

3. With whom is Reacher involved in a confrontation in Chapter 1?

4. Who is waiting for Reacher when he returns from tucking Ellie in?

5. What does Bobby tell Reacher about Carmen?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is happening with the trio of killers at the beginning of Echo Burning?

2. What happens while Reacher is on a riding lesson with Carmen?

3. Why is Carmen really nervous to see the sheriff and her mother-in-law return to the ranch? How does Carmen show this nervousness?

4. What does Reacher refuse to do after being asked to do so by Bobby?

5. What were the motives behind Carmen picking Reacher up when Reacher was hitchhiking?

6. What does Ellie request of Reacher at the end of Reacher's first day on the ranch?

7. What does the sheriff arrive at the ranch to tell Bobby?

8. What are two men and a boy busily doing in Chapter 1?

9. What is happening around midday at the Red House Ranch in Chapter 8?

10. Why does Carmen refuse to leave the ranch when Reacher again tells her?

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