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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 long is the paint stirring stick that Rita uses?

2. Who comes to Rita's house while she is shopping in Chapter 27?

3. What time does the killer decide to kill Rita?

4. How long does it take to drive to the restaurant from La Guardia in Chapter 21?

5. What is the longest amount of time that the killer spent inside during the murders?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the UPS driver say Alison did when she took delivery of the washing machine box?

2. How does Reacher believe that the killer travels to the places where the murders occur?

3. In Chapter 27, why is Rita upset with the local cop who is guarding her?

4. Why is the door to the x-ray room in the pathology lab at Quantico heavily lined with lead?

5. Why isn't Bob McGuire or anyone else stealing weapons anymore?

6. Where does Reacher believe that the weapons are being stolen from?

7. What happened to Reacher after Lamarr tried to kill Rita?

8. How did the Army rotate the purchase of staff cars?

9. Why did Reacher leave the Army?

10. Why does Reacher say that Rita Scimeca was a real tough cookie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the reasons why Jodie chose a civilian lifestyle. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Jodie and Reacher's relationship and why they will not be able to resolve their differences. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how the author used red herrings in the novel to make it difficult for characters and the reader to identify the killer.

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