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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. Why is the man spraying blood into the water?

2. Which of the following has Bond not yet received?

3. At what station will the train stop at at 5 A.M.?

4. With what does Bond shoot the octopus?

5. Where is Bond ordered to fly?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reason does Solitaire give for Mr. Big's power over the African-American community?

2. What does Bond learn about barracudas in Chapter 16?

3. What does Bond learn about the Robber from the local fish expert in Chapter 15?

4. What equipment does Bond have to take underwater with him?

5. How does Bond prepare for his mission on the island?

6. What happens to the barracudas in Chapter 20?

7. What does Leiter say happened to Bond's train cabin in Jacksonville?

8. How does Bond plan to escape the train in Chapter 11?

9. What happens to the fisherman who tries to get on the island where Mr Big's men are working?

10. What problems ensue when a black taxi driver spies Solitaire in Chapter 13?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the relationship between Britain and America in theFfifties.

1) How did Britain cope with the success and their own decline? Was Britain's relationship with America in theFfifties entirely satisfactory?

2) How does Fleming express the relationship between Britain and America? Is this a true reflection?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Fleming's life. How is his life and personality is reflected in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Write a 500-word essay revolving around the following statement: Fleming's representation of African-Americans is too general too have any positive impact on the story.

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