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

2. Where does Bobby tell Reacher he will have to accompany Billy and Josh?

3. What is Carmen told when she first returns back to the Red House Ranch?

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

5. Why is the sheriff at the ranch when Reacher returns?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens when Carmen asks Reacher to kill her husband?

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

5. What happens when Reacher goes to get feed with Josh and Billy?

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

7. List four characteristics of Jack Reacher.

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

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

10. After the three killers have taken care of their target, name three things they do as a cleanup.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Lee Child include the abduction of a child to fit the plot of "Echo Burning"? Could Child have written this book without an abduction scene? How?

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

Discuss the pros and cons of Carmen and Ellie living at the Red House Ranch. List at least five of each.

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