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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, how does the assassin arrive at the cabaret?
(a) On his employer's yacht.
(b) On a jet-ski.
(c) On a shabby motorboat.
(d) On a rowboat.

2. While in Conklin's apartment, what do Conklin and Webb work on together?
(a) Locating Edward McAllister.
(b) A plan to confuse the conspirators.
(c) Going to the State Department.
(d) A plan to rescue Marie.

3. Who is Raymond Havilland?
(a) A member of the NSC.
(b) A U.S. ambassador.
(c) A member of the PRC.
(d) A State Department colleague.

4. In Chapter 2, what does Havilland reveal to McAllister about Sheng Chou Yang?
(a) Sheng is a Buddhist zealot.
(b) Sheng is a Socialist zealot.
(c) Sheng is a Nationalist zealot.
(d) Sheng is a Communist zealot.

5. Which character is bothered by the government's manipulation of Webb?
(a) Harry Babcock.
(b) Alexander Conklin.
(c) Ambassador Havilland.
(d) Edward McAllister.

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to serving as a "watchdog" for the meeting between McAllister and Havilland in Chapter 2, who is John Reilly?

2. What important information does Webb obtain from the man who tries to trap him on the Star Ferry?

3. To where does the cabaret assassin flee?

4. Which character is at the hospital conversing with the doctor and returns to the room after learning Marie has escaped?

5. While still under cover of the woods, where does the third contact tell Webb the impostor Bourne is?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you agree with Marie's thinking that Webb's memories of Burma are healthy?

2. Why is McAllister pleased with Webb's meeting with the supposed taipan, Yao Ming?

3. What is Conklin's and Webb's plan?

4. Describe the Frenchman's affiliation with the impostor Bourne.

5. Why might Webb want to find out about Medusa after his wife first disappears?

6. Why is it important for Webb to contact the conspirators rather than the other way around?

7. What does the organization of the assassin's plan tell the reader about the intention of this assassination?

8. What does Webb learn from the contact Jiang Yu at the beginning of Chapter 13?

9. What is the "big picture" purpose of the assassination in Chapter 1?

10. How does Webb utilize the Assistant Manager and clerk at the hotel?

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