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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 does it take Reacher to get back to New York by hitchhiking?

2. Where was Cooke stationed when she complained about sexual harassment?

3. What does Reacher buy at an office supply store?

4. Back in Garrison, what does Reacher make when he gets home after talking with the FBI?

5. What does Reacher eat for dinner at Quantico his first night?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lamarr always correct Reacher or anyone else who refers to her stepsister as her sister?

2. Why does Lamarr believe that the killer took the clothes of the three woman who were killed?

3. Where do Reacher and Harper go after studying the files of the murdered women on Sunday?

4. Describe the setting of Alison Lamarr's house.

5. What is the profile of a serial killer?

6. What does Reacher think they should do about the information that possibly only eleven women are targets?

7. What is criminal profiling?

8. Why does Reacher tell Blake that it is not possible to tail the 30 guys on the list he brought from Fort Dix?

9. Why are Lamarr and her stepsister going to be rich soon?

10. What happened after Amy Callan accused an officer of sexual harassment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Argue whether there are two protagonists in the novel. Use examples from the book to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the pros and cons Reacher considers when he thinks about inheriting his house. Use examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Jodie and Reacher's views of rules. Use examples from "Running Blind."

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