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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. After leaving the Canadian consulate in Hong Kong, where do Marie and Catherine Staples go?

2. How are McAllister and Webb alike?

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

4. For what is "Delta" is a codename?

5. How does McAllister feel when he leaves Webb following their discussion?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Webb use his skills to "arrange" a meeting with the impostor Bourne?

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

4. At the beginning of Chapter 16, why does Webb now disagree with his wife, believing that he is indeed a killer?

5. What is revealed at the opening of Chapter 11 through the meeting with the large Asian?

6. What do Webb's actions in Wu Song's warehouse tell the reader?

7. Describe Webb's state of mind when he returns home and finds the ransom note.

8. Describe the character of Alexander Conklin.

9. Why is the oath of silence is so important to Ambassador Havilland?

10. Discuss Webb's preparations for his trip to Hong Kong.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Significant attitude changes have occurred over the past few decades regarding the roles of females and males in society.

Part 1) Do you think Catherine and Marie are viewed as traditional or progressive women in this novel? Support your position with examples from your own experience, or from examples in the novel.

Part 2) If you could change either (or both) of these characters, what changes would you make and why?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the literary elements of "The Bourne Supremacy."

Part 1) Summarize the types of literary elements utilized by the author.

Part 2) Select one literary element and expand upon how this element enhanced the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Both internal and external conflicts drive this story as Webb seeks his independence from the people controlling him.

Part 1) Describe the internal and external conflicts Webb encounters in this novel.

Part 2) How does Webb attempt to save his independence in this novel?

Part 3) Do you think Webb will every truly be independent? Why or why not.

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