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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. Carmen sneaks out to the bunkhouse. What does she tell Reacher after Sloop has arrived back at the ranch?

2. How does Reacher convince the Rangers to take him to the house?

3. What does Reacher tell Alice her job is when trapping the assassins?

4. In what language does Reacher speak to Carmen as he leaves with the Rangers on the way to Pecos?

5. What happens when Alice goes to see Carmen in jail?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Alice help Reacher catch the assassins?

2. What information does Reacher get from the trooper?

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

4. What do Reacher and Alice learn about Ellie?

5. Why does Reacher believe Hack will be next to be murdered after finding the body of Albert Eugene?

6. Upon Sloop's arrival back at the ranch, what is Reacher's first impression of Sloop?

7. After Sloop's death and Carmen's arrest, how do the Greers feel about Ellie?

8. What does Reacher notice about Sloop's wounds?

9. What happens after Rusty shoots Hack?

10. How does Ellie threaten one of the assassins?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who are the watchers, and who are the assassins? Who hired these people and why? Comparing these two groups, which group do you think did the better job and why?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Explain the meaning of the title "Echo Burning."

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