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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. While in Conklin's apartment, what do Conklin and Webb work on together?

2. What becomes evident to Webb in Chapter 7?

3. After a prostitute hands Webb's note from the Kam-pek casino to a man who Webb then subdues in an alley, who does the man reveal he is to meet the next night?

4. After learning his guards are leaving, which of the following is not found by Webb when he arrives home?

5. While in the foothills near Gongbei, what is the signal that indicates the conference is on?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Webb learn about the city of Macau from various characters in Chapter 13?

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

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

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

6. What does Webb learn from the contact Jiang Yu at the beginning of Chapter 13?

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

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

9. What can the reader infer about the McAllister character from his actions upon hearing the news of Marie's escape from the hospital?

10. Why might Webb want to find out about Medusa after his wife first disappears?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Marie is a strong character throughout most of the novel. How does the author depict her as strong and influential, while at the same time describing her with traditional feminine characteristics? How would you label Marie?

Essay Topic 2

Character analysis is critical to literary analysis. Conduct a thorough character analysis of the protagonist, David Webb.

Part 1) Describe Webb's physical, emotional, and intellectual traits.

Part 2) How do Webb's traits affect reader interest in the novel?

Part 3) If you could change one character trait about David Webb, what would it be, and why? How would this change affect the outcome of 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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