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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. What does Ballantyne reveal to Staples about the story McAllister has told Staples?
2. To aid in his cover, from where does Bourne pretend to be when he enters the city of Macau?
3. After Webb and Panov discuss the information Webb has collected while speaking with agents on the phone, what do both Webb and Panov believe about the situation?
4. How does the character Cactus aid Webb?
5. What does Conklin tell the Chief of Internal Security as part of his and Webb's plan?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Marie's escape from the hospital successful?
2. Describe Webb's state of mind when he returns home and finds the ransom note.
3. How does Webb locate the wealthy Asian taipan?
4. Why is McAllister pleased with Webb's meeting with the supposed taipan, Yao Ming?
5. Describe Webb's state of mind at the end of Chapter 7.
6. Do you agree with Marie's thinking that Webb's memories of Burma are healthy?
7. Describe McAllister's state of mind when he leaves Webb in Chapter 3, and why is this important?
8. What might the narrow hallways and inner offices throughout the first two chapters symbolize?
9. Why might Webb want to find out about Medusa after his wife first disappears?
10. What does Webb learn about the city of Macau from various characters in Chapter 13?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Consider the quote, "Nothing endures but change" (Heraclitus). Discuss how this quote applies to this novel considering both the plot and the characters. Cite examples to support your reasoning.
Essay Topic 2
Describe and explain the significance of one of the action scenes in the novel (e.g., Webb's chasing the impostor to the airfield, Marie's escaping from Yao Ming, etc.)
Part 1) Why did you select this scene, and how did this scene enhance the novel's sense of suspense?
Part 2) What was resolved or made more complicated by the scene?
Part 3) What significance does this scene have for Webb/Bourne?
Essay Topic 3
How and why is Sheng compared to Hitler and other cruel rulers? Compare and contrast Sheng's character with the cruel rulers cited in the story. Which ruler does Sheng resemble most? Cite examples to support your reasoning.
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