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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. When the old French gentleman is done killing the woman and her two children, he is to write on the wall, "Jason Bourne, the _______ of the Jackal."

2. Carlos the Jackal discovers that Jason Bourne is not dead, even though he was thought to have been killed _________ years ago.

3. Who is the strapping young boxer that Bourne meets and enlists for help?

4. How does Marie find out about the murder of General Teagarten?

5. Who tells Armbruster all he knows about Jason Bourne?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the identity of the nun whom Jason Bourne recognizes in the alley.

2. How is Bourne saved from a trap at the street where the telephone number has revealed the address?

3. How did the sergeant let down the Saigon Medusa organization, as Bourne recalls?

4. Why Does Dr. Ivan Jax tell Bourne to lock and to seal the room containing the body of General Swayne?

5. How is Bourne warned that the Jackal knows exactly where he is?

6. What does Bourne warn Alex he will do if things don't go his way?

7. Why is Charlie Casset calling Conklin while they are on the island?

8. What is the code name for the secret organization, Medusa?

9. Who is the top man in the Medusa organization and what position does he hold?

10. What does the proven connection between the mafia and Medusa force the CIA to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bourne does a number of things in order to conceal his true identity when he is on the move.

Part 1: What steps does Bourne take in order to take on a new identity?

Part 2: How does Bourne contact his family when he is undercover? Does this seem to be a safe method? Why or why not?

Part 3: Since Carlos always seems to know where Bourne and his family are, should Bourne even try to use false identities? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Trickery is also just part of being in the world of international espionage and crime. Even Panov is adept at making sure he stays safe in the most difficult of situations by using trickery.

Part 1: How is Panov captured and by whom is he captured?

Part 2: What does Panov observe amongst his captors that helps him to escape? How does he use this information?

Part 3: How does Panov eventually escape?

Essay Topic 3

The fact that Bourne is 50 and not as young as he used to be is brought up at several points during this novel. Perhaps an older assassin isn't as good of an assassin?

Part 1: In what ways does Bourne's age seem to be affecting him negatively during this novel?

Part 2: In what ways does Bourne's age seem to be affecting him in a positive way during this novel?

Part 3: Do you think Bourne's experience is what helps him during this story more than his agility? Why or why not?

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