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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 Webb realize as he emerges from the trap set for him at the mausoleum?

2. As Havilland, McAllister, and Conklin agree to try to uncover why Staples was murdered, why does Conklin not want to be briefed?

3. What is the Canadian Commissioner asked to present to Havilland after he is told of a suspicious woman who has recently visited the Canadian consulate?

4. Why does Marie insist that her husband walk freely over to her right before the couple reunites?

5. How does Webb feel after he and the impostor bail from the plane, land in the New Territories, and secure safe transportation?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does d'Anjou bait Sheng to the point of his own execution on the night of the great blade?

2. Contrast Webb's character as Bourne with the man who reunites with Marie at the end of Chapter 32.

3. How does Webb narrow down the possible avenues of attack on the target at the airport?

4. Which Webb/Bourne identity ultimately kills Sheng at the meeting in the clearing?

5. What do Staples' actions in the Victoria Peak mansion suggest about her character?

6. Summarize the interaction between Nelson and Staples at their meeting at the opening of Chapter 17.

7. How does Webb convince Marie that it must be him to go on the mission to confront Sheng?

8. How does Havilland convince Staples that giving up Marie is necessary?

9. Describe the change in perspective the reader is shown in McAllister's character in Chapter 35.

10. How does the author use foreshadowing at the end of Chapter 30?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the ways in which communications and technologies have changed in the past 15 years.

Part 1) What role did technology play in this novel?

Part 2) In Webb's life, how did the use of technology affect him and his abilities during his missions?

Part 3) Is technology always a good thing?

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

Is it better to trust or be trusted? Develop your response quoting instances from this novel to support your reasons.

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