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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. When on the radio, what does Marie encourage Webb to do?

2. What is written on the note Webb leaves on the Kam-pek casino table?

3. In addition to serving as a "watchdog" for the meeting between McAllister and Havilland in Chapter 2, who is John Reilly?

4. How do McAllister and the doctor plan to locate Marie after she escapes from the hospital?

5. Which character is bothered by the government's manipulation of Webb?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Webb's state of mind at the end of Chapter 7.

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

3. Summarize the situation in Macau that is revealed to Webb in Chapter 3.

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Describe David Webb's distrust of the U.S. government.

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

Good versus evil is a theme throughout "The Bourne Supremacy," both literally and figuratively.

Part 1) How is good presented in the book? How is evil presented in the book? Cite examples.

Part 2) Select two characters from the book and explain why they are good, evil, or a combination of both. Provide examples from the book.

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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