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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. As Webb and Marie watch the sunset on the beach, what does Marie tell Webb he must "thank" Bourne for?

2. When Webb grabs McAllister by the arm demanding to know the whole story, about what does McAllister warn Webb?

3. Before going to the casino, what do McAllister and Webb obtain from their visit back to d'Anjou's flat?

4. With whom does Staples hope to deal at the hotel when she arrives after rescuing Marie from Lin in the parking garage?

5. Before they flee, what does Webb plant on Sheng's body after he kills him in the clearing?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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