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

2. What does McAllister learn from Lin about Marie's physical status?

3. What is Marie's cover to the American couple in the arcade?

4. What is Webb's cover for traveling to Kowloon?

5. In Chapter 4, while Webb is making phone calls to find answers, which of the following agents vows to report the phone call?

Short Essay Questions

1. By chapter 12, what events from previous chapters suggest that Marie is a strong and resourceful character?

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

3. How does Webb locate the wealthy Asian taipan?

4. Why might the CIA and State Department have chosen McAllister as the link to David Webb?

5. Describe McAllister's state of mind when he leaves Webb in Chapter 3, and why is this important?

6. Describe the character of Alexander Conklin.

7. Summarize the situation in Macau that is revealed to Webb in Chapter 3.

8. What can the reader infer about the McAllister character from his actions upon hearing the news of Marie's escape from the hospital?

9. Describe Webb's state of mind at the end of Chapter 7.

10. Describe the events that take place on the beach with one of the contacts on Webb's list in Chapter 13.

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

Discuss the "unidentifiable man" in "The Bourne Supremacy."

Part 1) Include in your essay references to written examples of this concept.

Part 2) Discuss whether you think David Webb was struggling with or against his alter-ego.

Part 3) Comment on whether you think David Webb is truly ever unidentifiable. That is, do you feel the transformation into Jason Bourne is ever 100%. Cite examples to support how you feel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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