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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Property of a Lady.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are Smythe's "people"?
(a) The socialites he consorts with.
(b) The employees at his home.
(c) Corals.
(d) Reef fishes.

2. What practical use does the Emerald Sphere serve?
(a) It works as a lunar calendar.
(b) It's a paperweight.
(c) It works as a clock.
(d) It is a scaled globe.

3. What does Dr. Greaves ration Smythe's vices to?
(a) A glass of wine and a pack of cigarettes a day.
(b) Two ounces of whiskey and ten cigarettes per day.
(c) Ten cigarettes and no more drinking.
(d) A glass of rum and no more smoking.

4. How does Bond prepare himself in identifying a Russian spy the night of the auction?
(a) He researches the latest Russian fashion.
(b) He inspects the Russian Embassy staff photos ahead of time.
(c) He brushes up on his Russian.
(d) He wears dark glasses to hide himself better.

5. How does Snowman know when the under-bidder begins his bids?
(a) When Freudenstein no longer bids.
(b) When the room is quiete except for Wilson's voice.
(c) When the Italian Institute calls off their buyer.
(d) When Metropolitan steps out of the bids.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bond's mood as the auction for Lot 42 starts to wind down?

2. What is so important about the cairn?

3. What does Smythe look for on his map?

4. What building does Bond work in?

5. Bond is trying to identify the Russian Control at Sotheby's. What is the most difficult part in identifying the Russian Control?

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