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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. About how much is the expected art piece worth?
(a) ~ 100,000 British pounds.
(b) ~ 1,000,000 British pounds.
(c) ~ 10,000 British pounds.
(d) ~ 50,000 British pounds.

2. Peter Wilson's demeanor at the rostrum is ___________.
(a) Boisterous.
(b) Insipid.
(c) Animated.
(d) Unemphatic.

3. Wartski's storefront can be described as __________.
(a) Drab.
(b) Too loud and ritzy.
(c) Flashy like Cartier's.
(d) Subtle rather than ostentatious.

4. As soon as Lot 42 is done, where does Bond head to?
(a) To thank Snowman.
(b) Back to headquarters.
(c) Follows the underbidder.
(d) The cameramen to ask for a photo of the underbidder.

5. What disappoints Bond at the auction?
(a) He is not given back up.
(b) He is unable to find the Russian Control.
(c) There are too many people.
(d) Wilson does not bang his gavel at the end of an auction.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the scorpion fishes main weapon?

2. What causes the octopus to get excited as Smythe gets closer to him?

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

4. Who must Bond meet with whenever the red telephone rings?

5. What does Mr. Fanshawe focus his eyes on as he speaks with Bond?

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