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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 does Bourne recognize as someone who let down the Saigon Medusa unit?

2. Alex tells Bourne that it is __________ and not Holland that is the connection to Medusa.

3. Bourne tells the bartender to call his contact and to tell him that the ___________ told him to call.

4. A CIA agent waits to see who will show up to repair the _____________.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What do Alex Conklin and Peter Holland use as a threat against Nicolo Dellacroce in their interrogation?

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

8. Describe the organization of Medusa.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Marie seems to be a weaker character in this book than one might expect to be with Jason Bourne/David Webb.

Part 1: Describe the character of Marie and her role in the actions which take place in the story.

Part 2: If Marie were smarter than she seems to be during this story, how might her character be able to affect the outcome of the story?

Part 3: What does the author seem to be saying about female characters in this story?

Essay Topic 3

It seems that Carlos the Jackal always seems to know where Bourne and his family are.

Part 1: What is one example of Carlos the Jackal's knowledge of where Bourne's family is, even though there is no reason for him to know?

Part 2: How does Carlos the Jackal let Bourne know that he knows where Bourne's family is?

Part 3: What is one possible explanation for how Carlos the Jackal always seems to know this information?

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