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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. While in the white van, what does Holly say about Reacher's theories?

2. Why does Holly say she doesn't want Reacher to protect her?

3. When Reacher escapes his horse stall, what does he realize is keeping him from leaving the barn?

4. Why does Reacher make the kidnappers pull over in Chapter 17?

5. How many people does Mac ask to help run his investigation to find Holly?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Brogan use the stolen electrician's van to help him investigate?

2. How do the kidnappers secure Holly and Reacher at night in Chapter 17?

3. What happens when Mac follows the lead to the dry cleaners?

4. What does Holly learn about Reacher by asking about his childhood?

5. What happens when Mac investigates the airport?

6. What happens to Loder when he is back in the "new country"?

7. After Reacher and Holly have been taken into a van by the gunmen, what does Reacher think of the situation?

8. What is Borken's plan for his "new country"?

9. What does Reacher do after he gets his handcuffs off in the barn?

10. How do the kidnappers show Reacher they don't care about him in Chapter 17?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the author's commentary on heroes and heroism?

Essay Topic 2

How is Holly's crutch used as part of an extended metaphor in "Die Trying"? What does it represent? How does it help define characters and guide the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the author's use of foreshadowing in "Die Trying".

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