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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 on his anticipated phone call in Chapter 7, what is said to Conklin?

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

3. How does McAllister feel when he leaves Webb following their discussion?

4. What does McAllister suggest about Yao Ming in Chapter 3?

5. Why does Yao Ming claim to have kidnapped Marie?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe David Webb's distrust of the U.S. government.

2. What do Webb's actions in Wu Song's warehouse tell the reader?

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

4. Describe Webb's state of mind when he returns home and finds the ransom note.

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

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

7. What does Webb learn about the city of Macau from various characters in Chapter 13?

8. How does Webb locate the wealthy Asian taipan?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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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