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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. About how old is the bartender at the roadhouse where Bob is supposed to be selling weapons?

2. How many times did Petrosian's men buy weapons from someone named Bob at a bar in New Jersey?

3. What does the killer ask Rita if she has ever eaten?

4. What time do Reacher and Harper arrive in Rita Scimeca's village?

5. What time would Petrosian's men always meet a guy named Bob at a bar in New Jersey to buy weapons?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is John Leighton willing to help Reacher?

2. What opinions are given for the scratches that are on Alison's face when the body is examined at Quantico?

3. How does the killer get into Rita's car?

4. How did Julia Lamarr get her victims to cooperate with her?

5. Why does Reacher say that the interstates were built?

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

7. What puzzle regarding the murders does Reacher mention as he and Harper drive to Rita's home?

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

9. What is Rita Scimeca's bedtime routine?

10. What happened to Kruger in the Gulf War?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the novel, discuss why the murderer said that knowledge is power.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Jodie and Harper using examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the murderer's true motive for the killings.

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