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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. Where in the car do the killers put their target?

2. Bobby tells Reacher that ______________wouldn't want him around Carmen and Ellie.

3. What does Carmen ask Reacher while in the bunkhouse?

4. Carmen tells Reacher to present himself as what to the family?

5. Where do the assassins hide their target's body?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. List four characteristics of Jack Reacher.

5. How has the watchers' routine changed at the start of Chapter 6?

6. What is happening when Carmen, Reacher, and Ellie arrive back at Carmen's husband's house?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What motives does Reacher have for helping Carmen? Give three examples from "Echo Burning" to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

How does Lee Child use "fire and burning" symbolism with the Greer family farm to make a connection with the Greer family? Use four examples 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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