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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Property of a Lady.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gives away Wartski's notable stature?
(a) The paintings of royalty.
(b) The sign the certifies their status amongst world jewelers.
(c) The endless cases of shiny jewelry.
(d) The Royal Warrants.

2. How does Bond feel about Freudenstein?
(a) He likes her more if she smiles more.
(b) He pities her.
(c) He thinks lowly of her.
(d) He is in awe of her bravery.

3. Bond is trying to identify the Russian Control at Sotheby's. What is the most difficult part in identifying the Russian Control?
(a) The crowd at Sotheby's is too chaotic to observe carefully.
(b) Wilson runs the auction too speedily.
(c) Noting the secret signal between the Russian Control and Wilson.
(d) Bond is unable to leave his seat and is confined to one view of the room.

4. What tactic is used to raise a Lot's price during an auction?
(a) When the lead buyer looks to see who is bidding against him.
(b) Telling the auctioneer ahead of time a buyer's interest and price range.
(c) False signals.
(d) Using an under-bidder.

5. What does Smythe want to see before he dies?
(a) His "people" to say goodbye.
(b) A priest for confession.
(c) Mary's grave.
(d) If an octopus eats a scorpion fish and its reaction to the poison.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Smythe nervous of smoke and noise on top of a mountain?

2. What department does Bond work for?

3. What common theme do all the Lots of the auction have?

4. What is Bond fearful of when he notices Smythe's reaction to his visit?

5. What work of art does Dr. Fanshawe speak of that is so important to the Secret Service?

(see the answer key)

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