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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. Where does Klebb hit Grant?

2. Who does General G call for at the end of the chapter?

3. Why does Klebb hang up the phone quickly?

4. What does Kronsteen plan have to ruin?

5. Why is Bond currently living the easy life?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is SMERSH?

3. What does Kronsteen think about Rosa Klebb?

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

5. How did Grant prove himself to the Soviets?

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

7. What is Grant's current position with SMERSH?

8. Describe Bond's trip to Istanbul.

9. Why is the masseuse afraid of the man?

10. Why does Kronsteen want to introduce a woman to the plot?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

In what does Fleming suggest that Bond's weakness for women is beyond just beauty? What does this add to Bond's character?

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