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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 is Reacher able to kill Fowler and other guards?

2. What reason does Johnson's aide give for why so many bases are closing?

3. How does Reacher find a turn in the tunnel when he thinks he is stuck at the end of it?

4. In Chapter 26, who does Johnson's aide suggest the agents contact to find out more about Reacher?

5. According to Beau, who is behind the failure of the middle class?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Reacher do after killing Fowler?

2. How does Beau punish Reacher for killing a kidnapper?

3. How does Reacher ensure Beau's men cannot use their stolen military vehicles?

4. What do Mac and his agents find out when they go to the Mojave Desert?

5. What does Reacher do when he discovers he is locked in the cave?

6. What does Reacher tell his punishment guard the first night he is in the hut?

7. What happens after Mac's team receives Holly's fax?

8. At the end of Chapter 43, what makes Reacher think Beau isn't done causing trouble yet?

9. What does Mac realize about his radio conversation with Beau in Chapter 40?

10. How does Reacher learn that Beau's group doesn't have experience with long range rifles?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What are Reacher's motives? Explain what drives Reacher to act the way he does throughout the novel. Use specific examples.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the use of animal symbolism in "Die Trying".

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