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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. What do the Ranch hands first notice about Reacher when he arrives on the Ranch?

2. What is one thing that is important to Jack:?

3. What does Carmen want Reacher to do after she shares her story with him?

4. What reason did Carmen give for taking Reacher to her bedroom?

5. What does Reacher think that Carmen should do about Sloop returning?

Short Essay Questions

1. After the sheriff is content to let Bobby and Reacher settle things between themselves, describe the confrontation these two men have.

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

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

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

5. What does Carmen say is the reason for her husband stopping the beatings eighteen months ago?

6. How does Jack Reacher get involved in murder, greed, and kidnapping?

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

8. What do the two men and the little boy think about the arrival of Reacher at the ranch?

9. How does Bobby Greer decide to test Reacher?

10. List four characteristics of Jack Reacher.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Name one of the major themes of the novel. Explain why and how it is a major theme of the story, citing at least four examples from the story.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the character traits of Rusty and Carmen. Give three details from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Explain how Reacher can be seen as a foil character within the novel. Give five examples from the story to support your answer.

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