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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. What does Reacher tell Carmen in Spanish?

2. Why is Reacher being removed from the ranch?

3. Whom does Reacher call when he returns to Alice's office in Chapter 14?

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

5. Who tells Reacher he will not be invited for lunch upon Sloop's arrival?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Alice and Reacher return, what message does Hack have for Reacher?

2. Why does Hack call Social Services, and what does this lead him to believe?

3. Why does Reacher borrow Alice's Volkswagen?

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

5. Who is Lyndon Brewer?

6. Describe the first conversation between Reacher and Sloop.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How has Carmen changed from the beginning of the story to the end of the story?

Essay Topic 2

What assumptions can be made about being a wrangler at the Red House Ranch?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the major theme of good versus evil throughout the book. Give five examples from the story to support your answer.

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