View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what does Havilland reveal to McAllister about Sheng Chou Yang?
(a) Sheng is a Buddhist zealot.
(b) Sheng is a Socialist zealot.
(c) Sheng is a Communist zealot.
(d) Sheng is a Nationalist zealot.

2. In which hotel does Webb reserve a second room?
(a) Regent.
(b) Peninsula.
(c) Pennsylvania .
(d) Colonial.

3. What important information does Webb obtain from the man who tries to trap him on the Star Ferry?
(a) None of the above.
(b) The impostor Bourne is tailing Webb.
(c) The impostor Bourne is on the Star Ferry.
(d) The impostor Bourne works out of Macau.

4. While in the foothills near Gongbei, what is the signal that indicates the conference is on?
(a) Two campfires.
(b) A Morse code signal.
(c) A burning campfire.
(d) Four guards around a campfire.

5. When Webb receives Marie's note after his run how does he react?
(a) He ignores the note.
(b) He calls Marie back.
(c) He lesiurely heads home.
(d) He frantically races home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Webb try to prevent Assistant Hotel Manager Liang from doing?

2. What becomes evident to Webb in Chapter 7?

3. Which character is at the hospital conversing with the doctor and returns to the room after learning Marie has escaped?

4. Using his expertise, what does Webb examine at the end of Chapter 5?

5. Who is Morris Panov?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Webb utilize the Assistant Manager and clerk at the hotel?

2. Describe the interactions between Catherine Staples and Marie in Chapter 14.

3. Why is it important for Webb to contact the conspirators rather than the other way around?

4. By chapter 12, what events from previous chapters suggest that Marie is a strong and resourceful character?

5. Why is McAllister pleased with Webb's meeting with the supposed taipan, Yao Ming?

6. Do you agree with Marie's thinking that Webb's memories of Burma are healthy?

7. What is the "big picture" purpose of the assassination in Chapter 1?

8. By the end of Chapter 13, how has Webb's character changed from the beginning of the novel?

9. What does the organization of the assassin's plan tell the reader about the intention of this assassination?

10. Describe the Frenchman's affiliation with the impostor Bourne.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 970 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample