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

2. How did Sheng obtain the file McAllister says will ensure his safety at the meeting in the clearing?

3. What does McAllister reveal to Havilland just before the limo explodes on the news coverage?

4. After the men in Victoria Peak hear the belated news about Staples' death, who does Havilland tell McAllister to check out further in order to determine who is betraying their plan?

5. While devising their plan to uncover the traitor, how does Havilland attempt to force Conklin to turn in Marie?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Marie find strange about Staples' behavior as she awaits Catherine's return?

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

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

5. What steps did Lin take to uncover the traitor on his team?

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

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

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

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

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

Marie is a strong character throughout most of the novel. How does the author depict her as strong and influential, while at the same time describing her with traditional feminine characteristics? How would you label Marie?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the literary elements of "The Bourne Supremacy."

Part 1) Summarize the types of literary elements utilized by the author.

Part 2) Select one literary element and expand upon how this element enhanced the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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