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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. For what does Webb visually inspect near the speakers' microphones at the airport?

2. What does Webb realize as he emerges from the trap set for him at the mausoleum?

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

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

5. As he knows Webb is approaching, why is Conklin fearful after he puts Marie and Panov into a taxi?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Panov suggest to Marie and Webb before he leaves to go home and attend to patients?

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

4. Summarize McAllister's role in Webb's plan to confront Sheng.

5. In Chapter 36, why does Sheng suspect the situation is not being handled by a professional?

6. How has Marie's character been reaffirmed in the scene reuniting her with her husband at the mansion?

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

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

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

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

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

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 3

As the protagonist, David Webb is set up to be the hero of the novel.

Part 1) Provide a definition for the term "hero."

Part 2) Do you feel Webb is a hero? Why or why not? Cite examples from the novel to support your answer.

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