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

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

3. What message does Reacher send to Carmen while she is in jail?

4. How would Sloop's physical appearance best be described when he returns to the ranch?

5. In Chapter 16, Ellie tells the assassin that she will tell his boss that __________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the first conversation between Reacher and Sloop.

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

5. How does Ellie threaten one of the assassins?

6. What do Reacher and Alice learn about Ellie?

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

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

9. After returning back to Hack's office and updating Hack, what does Hack say is the best thing that Alice and Reacher can do?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does the election for judge symbolize for Hack? What does the election for judge symbolize for Carmen and Ellie? Give four examples from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Explain how Reacher can be seen as a foil character within the novel. Give five examples from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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