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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Snowman no longer help Bond at the auction?
(a) He senses danger and does not want to be involved.
(b) M tells him not to let Bond lean on him too much.
(c) Snowman is distracted by a woman.
(d) He needs to concentrate on his bids.

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

3. What is Bond fearful of when he notices Smythe's reaction to his visit?
(a) That Smythe takes a suicide pill.
(b) That Smythe dies of a heart attack before Bond gets him to London.
(c) That Smythe knows his own villa better than Bond does.
(d) That Smythe has nothing to lose.

4. What is Smythe's initial reaction when he realizes Bond's purpose of visit?
(a) Gets overly excited and takes a large gulp of Brandy.
(b) Instinctively looks for ways to escape.
(c) Gets chest pains and takes a pill.
(d) Looks Bond in the eye to see how far he goes.

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

6. How does Bond prepare himself in identifying a Russian spy the night of the auction?
(a) He inspects the Russian Embassy staff photos ahead of time.
(b) He brushes up on his Russian.
(c) He researches the latest Russian fashion.
(d) He wears dark glasses to hide himself better.

7. What kind of information does the catalogue give about the Lots?
(a) Who currently owns it.
(b) How each Lot comes into Sotheby's hands.
(c) What the minimum bidding price is set at.
(d) A description of the Lot and its history.

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

9. What is a usual way to signal a bid at an auction?
(a) A flick of the catalogue.
(b) A wink.
(c) Call out "here".
(d) A toe tap.

10. How does Snowman know when the under-bidder begins his bids?
(a) When Metropolitan steps out of the bids.
(b) When Freudenstein no longer bids.
(c) When the Italian Institute calls off their buyer.
(d) When the room is quiete except for Wilson's voice.

11. What catches Smythe's eye as he looks over the files?
(a) Stationary written in hand rather than type.
(b) An envelope that says to open in case of final emergency.
(c) An envelope that says For Your Eyes Only.
(d) An out of place map.

12. What does Smythe miss, despite his frustration when it happens?
(a) Mary's nagging.
(b) His "people's" aggressive behavior.
(c) Dr. Greave's nagging.
(d) "Pussy's" grabbing.

13. How is Freudenstein related to the art piece?
(a) It is sent to her from Russia.
(b) There are records of her buying it.
(c) She helps sponsor its discovery out of the Kremlin.
(d) Her grandfather makes it for her.

14. What causes Bond to reach for a gun while he sits in his office?
(a) Red telephone rings.
(b) M yells at him.
(c) Unexpected knock on the door.
(d) Wakes up suddenly from sleep.

15. 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) Bond is unable to leave his seat and is confined to one view of the room.
(c) Noting the secret signal between the Russian Control and Wilson.
(d) Wilson runs the auction too speedily.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tired of playing mind games, what does Bond offer Smythe?

2. What kind of audience does Sotheby's gala mainly attract?

3. What signals give Bond an idea of what kind of news to expect from his boss?

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

5. What is etched on the Emerald Sphere?

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