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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. Why does Reacher tell Sloop he is no longer in the military?

2. As Reacher and Alice leave the courthouse in Chapter 15, whom do they pass?

3. What does Reacher conclude from looking at what Alice lets him see again in Chapter 14?

4. Why does Rusty say that she allowed Ellie to be taken?

5. After being told he wasn't invited for lunch, where does Reacher go?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens after Rusty shoots Hack?

4. How does Hack surprise Reacher when he returns the Volkswagen back to Alice, and Alice says Hack needs to see him?

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

6. What happens that makes the Rangers return back to the ranch after leaving with Reacher on their way to Pecos?

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

8. Who is Lyndon Brewer?

9. What happens at the ranch after the ambulance leaves with Sloop's body?

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

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

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

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