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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. Who is the old acquaintance of Bourne who helps him get forged identification papers for his trip?

2. What color is the message the is scrawled on the wall of Marie and the children's room?

3. What is the name Jason Bourne uses for checking into a hotel in Paris?

4. Who is upset that David Webb has taken on the persona of Jason Bourne again?

5. Who does Bourne find out is taking over the Medusa organization, though it used to be a clandestine military organization?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is the highly placed Wall Street attorney who gets a call on an unsecured line?

4. In whom does Bourne place his trust to keep Bourne's wife and two children safe from harm?

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

6. Why does Bernadine remember who Marie is as Bourne is trying to find out where she might be in France?

7. What does Bourne do in order to make his clothing seem as though it's not new?

8. Why can't John talk with Marie to warn her about possible danger?

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

10. Where is Marie staying, although Bourne and the others are unable to find her in France?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of Bourne actually having two distinct personalities is one that continues to come up during this story, often in situations where he needs to be one or the other.

Part 1: Why does Bourne resist taking on his Bourne persona?

Part 2: Cite some situations in the story where Bourne reverts back to being David Webb.

Part 3: Why does Marie wants Bourne to be David Webb again?

Essay Topic 2

The relationship between Jason and Marie seems to cause more troubles than it shows positive effects.

Part 1: Describe the relationship between Jason/David and Marie.

Part 2: How does Marie negatively affect the work Bourne wants to do? Cite specific examples.

Part 3: How does Marie positively affect the work Bourne wants to do? Cite specific examples.

Essay Topic 3

The concept of the American spy has become romanticized in books and in movies, and especially in the character of Jason Bourne.

Part 1: Describe Jason Bourne, the assassin as well as his alter ego.

Part 2: What qualities make Bourne a great assassin and spy? Why?

Part 3: What qualities make Bourne not as good at being an assassin as he could be? Why?

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