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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. Bourne tells _______________ that he would kill him if he stood in the way of his plan to smoke out the Jackal.

2. Who says he maintains power because he knows 'all the secrets'?

3. Who is the long retired CIA officer that is reluctantly drawn into the front of this new threat?

4. Who is planning on killing Fontaigne and his wife once the murder of Marie and the children is complete?

5. What did the Jackal find about Randolph Gates and then uses against him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Fontaigne breaks into the room of Marie and the children, and what does he do then?

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

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

5. What does the Law professor's wife see in the room when she pushes her husband's office door open a crack?

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

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

8. What is the discovery that Carlos the Jackal makes about Jason Bourne?

9. What does Fontaigne suggest Bourne do in regards to the situation with Carlos the Jackal?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

People in positions of power in this story seem to be most vulnerable to being a part of the evil plots of Carlos the Jackal.

Part 1: Who are some of the high ranking officials who are working with Carlos?

Part 2: Why is it a good idea for Carlos to be in cahoots with people in higher positions of power?

Part 3: Why might people in higher positions of power agree to work with Carlos in the first place?

Essay Topic 2

The concept of an assassin is one that we also see in movies and in books, with this person being completely evil and heartless. But in this book, Bourne is an assassin too, though it seems because he is fighting for the 'right' side, he is not as evil as his actions might condemn him to be.

Part 1: Describe the character of Carlos the Jackal, the assassin.

Part 2: In what ways are Bourne and Carlos similar in the ways they fight those who are not 'with' them?

Part 3: In what ways are Bourne and Carlos different in relation to their ideas about killing.

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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