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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 Panov calms Webb down, what does the State Department tellPanov?

2. According to the text, why does it seem David Webb trusts no one?

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

4. After he arrives by train in Kowloon, what does Webb discover the impostor Bourne has that matches something old of Webb's?

5. As Marie realizes the government is behind Webb's recruitment, how does she feel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Summarize David Webb's dilemma after Chapter 1.

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

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

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

6. What does Webb's reaction to receiving Marie's note tell the reader about the couple's relationship?

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

8. Describe McAllister's state of mind when he leaves Webb in Chapter 3, and why is this important?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and explain the significance of the night of the great blade.

Part 1) What suspense does this scene add to the novel?

Part 2) How is this similar to, or different from, what you would have expected from Sheng?

Part 3) What significance does this scene have for Webb/Bourne?

Essay Topic 2

Human rights are violated throughout this novel. Discuss your feelings about human rights.

Part 1) Define human rights.

Part 2) Cite examples from this novel where human rights are violated.

Part 3) How do these violations maintain readers' interest and/or drive the novel's conflict? Use examples from the text to support your thoughts.

Essay Topic 3

Catherine Staples and Marie are the only two significant female characters in the novel.

Part 1) Compare and contrast the characters of Catherine and Marie. How are they the same? How are they different?

Part 2) List specific events from the book where Catherine and Marie have an impact on others.

Part 3) How do Marie and Catherine affect the plot and tone of the novel?

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