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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. Whay is Tatiana frightened of meeting Klebb?

3. What is Kronsteen supposed to do as soon as he receives the message?

4. What does Bond see following his car?

5. What city does Tatiana live in?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does General G think it is pointless to go after M?

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

4. Describe Bond's trip to Istanbul.

5. What does Kronsteen think about Rosa Klebb?

6. Describe Grant's upbringing.

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

8. How does General G begin preparing for Bond's death?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following and examine how it affects the tone of the novel and helps to express character and theme.

1) Setting.

2) Point of view

3) Structure

4) Language

Essay Topic 2

Look at the structure of the novel.

1) How does Fleming use character and dialogue to drive the narrative?

2) Discuss elements of the narrative structure: Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the novel's themes?

3) Away from the main character examine the way Fleming uses the other characters in the story. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 3

In what way can Bond's character in the novel be seen as more vulnerable as his character in the films? Why do you think there is this difference? How do the Russians take advantage of Bond's perceived weaknesses?

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