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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. Who does Reacher tell the maid that he is once he arrives at Brewer's home?

2. What does Reacher offer to do in exchange for the lawyer helping Carmen?

3. When will Reacher be able to see Carmen after she is first put in jail?

4. What is the only reason that Reacher escapes facing charges for Sloop's murder?

5. Who shows up at the ranch the afternoon of Sloop's arrival?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the first conversation between Reacher and Sloop.

2. What happens when Alice and Reacher return to the ranch, and Bobby opens the door?

3. With it being an election year and Hack running for judge, what does Reacher tell Hack would make him look good?

4. What do the two Rangers who come to the ranch want in Chapter 9?

5. Why does Reacher borrow Alice's Volkswagen?

6. What makes the assassins realize they are in trouble?

7. Why does Hack call Social Services, and what does this lead him to believe?

8. To what place does Reacher agree to accompany Alice?

9. What does Reacher continually correct the trooper about at the start of Chapter 10 and why?

10. Who is the lawyer Reacher chooses, and why does Reacher choose a lawyer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the meaning of the title "Echo Burning."

Essay Topic 2

What generalizations can be made of Red House Ranch, the Greer Family Home? What is Lee Child's purpose for having the setting of the story at this location? Give three 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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