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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. Who does M have to meet at the yard?

2. What does Leiter jab into Bond's back?

3. What does an American voice call Willy?

4. Where does Bond meet Vallance?

5. What does the article call the village of Saratoga Springs?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the man want a pay raise?

2. Describe Bond's journey from the plane to the House of Diamond's New York offices.

3. What does Tiffany know about the smuggling ring?

4. How does Tiffany want Bond to smuggle the diamonds to New York?

5. Why is Leiter going to Saratoga Springs?

6. How is the man stealing, raw uncut diamonds?

7. What is Bond's new assignment?

8. What happens when Bond tries to push Tiffany for more information?

9. What argument do Bond and the agent overhear?

10. What does Bond think of Tiffany?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick a character from the novel and discuss his/her goals and motives. Does he/she achieve his/her motive? Does he/she share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do his/her goals clash with other characters? How do the characters' goals and motives affect their interactions with each other?

Essay Topic 2

Fleming worked as an intelligence officer during World War II, adhering to the rule that writers should write about what they know. Do you think it is obvious that Fleming knows his subject? What difference do you think it makes to the story? Are there any moments where you think Fleming does not portray a character or setting so well? What affect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following and examine how it affects the tone of the novel and helps to express character and theme:

1) Setting

2) Point of view

3) Structure

4) Language

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