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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 is Tatiana's boss?

2. Why does General G think Bond is a good suggestion?

3. What would happen to Grant if he disobeyed orders?

4. What drink does Klebb offer Tatiana?

5. Who does Bond think the salesman could be?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Tatiana Romanova.

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

3. What does Klebb say is Tatiana's mission?

4. Why is Tatiana frightened in this chapter?

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

6. What is SMERSH?

7. How does Klebb settle Kronsteen's mind that the mission is ready to start?

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

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

10. How does Klebb frighten Tatiana away?

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 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 2

The Bond books greatly influenced modern literature and, in particular, crime books. Choose a book written after the novel that you think was influenced by it and discuss there similarities in terms of

a) plot

b) character

c) themes.

Essay Topic 3

Examine violence in the novel.

1) How do the characters in the novel view violence? Are there are character that would think twice before shooting or hitting someone?

2) Do the characters need to be violent to cope in the world that Fleming portrays?

3) How do the students think the public reacted to the novel's violence when it was first published? How would the public react to such a book today?

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