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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 it take for Hack to believe in Reacher's theory that something is fishy with the whole story with Carmen?

2. How does Reacher make sure that Brewer can't call for help?

3. What does Reacher tell Carmen in Spanish?

4. How does Carmen get Sloop to see Reacher?

5. When reading the information in the reports and files, what does Reacher learn about Carmen in Chapter 15?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do the assassins have to change their operating procedure in Chapter 15? How do they make the changes?

3. What does Hack give Reacher a few days to think about?

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

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

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

7. What happens after Rusty shoots Hack?

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

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

10. How does Ellie threaten one of the assassins?

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

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

What assumptions can be made about being a wrangler at the Red House Ranch?

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