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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. What does Smythe make sure of when he sees the cairn he is looking for?

2. Who must Bond meet with whenever the red telephone rings?

3. Who are Smythe's "people"?

4. During the end of Smythe's service, what are most of the files he is in charge of about?

5. How does Bond feel about Freudenstein?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bond visit Kenneth Snowman and is his visit successful?

2. Bond is not a major character in Octopussy and his role is very minor compared to his usual services for the British Secret Service. How and why does he enter Smythe's life?

3. During Smythe and Bond's talk in the living room, Smythe is slightly more relaxed to know that Bond smokes cigarettes. Why does Smythe feel this way?

4. As Smythe ponders his decision to either return to England or end his life, he remembers his social plans of the night. Why does this routine cheer Smythe up all of a sudden, despite his dislike for his daily life?

5. According to Fleming, describe the four types of drunk in which Smythe falls into.

6. When Smythe realizes he is pricked by the scorpion fish, what is his reaction and what does this say about his ability to feel?

7. According to Dr. Fanshawe, how do the Soviets feel about their collection of arts? How does this help support evidence against the real provenance of the Emerald Sphere?

8. When Bond visits Smythe, Bond does not reveal his true intentions immediately. However, Smythe's first thoughts are "They have... found out." What does he mean by "they" and what does this mean about his expectations of this visit?

9. Describe how Peter Wilson, the auctioneer helps set the tone and conduct of the auction?

10. Why does the KGB go through troubles of sending an expensive jewelry piece with a fake provenance, rather than pay a large sum to their double agent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain and describe the world of upscale jewelers and what it is like at galas, such as the auction scene at Sotheby's. How does knowing and understanding this world help Bond and make him a better spy?

Essay Topic 2

In order to work for the Secret Service, the person is ideally focused on the assignment, but everyone is human, including Bond. How does Bond show vulnerability in his character that works against him as a secret service agent?

Essay Topic 3

Research government confidential information papers that are now open to the public. Choose one document and write a summary of the document and why it is is kept secret for years before it becomes public. Is it necessary to keep secret? How is it beneficial or detrimental to keep the files secret? Who is most affected? Who is most concerned?

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