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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. Why does Webb choose the Guangdong hills as the meeting point for the upcoming "meeting" between Webb and McAllister?

2. While Webb and McAllister are setting the plan into action, what does Sheng suspect as he is informed of the events at Jade Tower?

3. In the beginning of Chapter 31, how does Havilland explain Webb's apparent sloppiness when he is traced?

4. At the Jing Shan Sanctuary, how does d'Anjou leave a trail for Webb to follow as he and the other prisoners are led down a path?

5. After being injured outside the cinema, what does Lin announce to McAllister and Conklin when he staggers into the mansion?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Conklin refuse to surrender Marie until the traitor is found?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Describe Webb's initial interactions with the Macau conduit he follows outside of the casino.

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

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

10. What is the significance of the meeting between Webb, all the men, and Marie at the opening of Chapter 33?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagery and writing style play a big role in writing suspense novels. Describe examples of imagery you found to be most effective and impressive, and discuss their significance to the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the debating strategies between Catherine Staples and Raymond Havilland in their discussion as to why Marie has to be turned over to the government.

Part 1) With whom do you agree regarding this argument, and why?

Part 2) Debate one side of this argument from either the viewpoint of Staples or Havilland.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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