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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. Which of the the following do the committee suggest as a potential target?

2. What does Grant think about on the plane?

3. What does General G initially interrogate Kronsteen about?

4. What interrupts the massage session?

5. What does Bond have to discuss at the meeting?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kronsteen think is the best way to lure Bond?

2. What is the meeting SMERSH is holding about?

3. How did Grant prove himself to the Soviets?

4. How did Grant's murderous desires create problems for him?

5. Why did Grant join the Russian's?

6. What has the Russian woman agreed to do in exchange for meeting Bond?

7. Why does General G think it is a good idea to kill Bond?

8. How does Kronsteen react when he receives the message from SMERSH?

9. Why can Kronsteen's opponent not win the chess match?

10. Why is it not wise for a leader to speak up at the meetings?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the novel's dialogue. How does Fleming's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Fleming's life. In what way do you think his life and personality are reflected in the book? Where could he have learned about the world of espionage? In what ways is he like or unlike Bond?

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the novel and discuss his/her goals and motives. Does he/she achieve his/her motives? Does he 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 interaction with each other?

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