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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sign indicates Smythe is lying when he says he cannot recall an Hannes Oberhauser?
(a) He breaks eye contact with Bond.
(b) He twitches an eye.
(c) He gulps his Brandy rather than sips it.
(d) He shivers in 80Ëš heat.

2. In addition to Snowman, who else competes for the Fabergé?
(a) The Metropolitan.
(b) The Italians.
(c) Freudenstein.
(d) Bond.

3. What trouble does the ammunition box give Smythe?
(a) Its heavy weight.
(b) It's tight lock.
(c) It's lack of a handle.
(d) It's awkward shape.

4. What is Smythe thinking when the octopus' tentacles reach out to him?
(a) That he is more at home here than on land.
(b) That he finally gets to "shake hands" with it.
(c) That he wants to go in this manner than the long ordeal of court martial.
(d) That the octopus is smarter than people give it credit for.

5. What causes the audience to applaud as Lot 42 is being auctioned?
(a) The auctioneer allows a pause between each bid near its suspenseful end.
(b) The piece shows its brilliance as the sun shines through the glass ceiling.
(c) Sotheby's announces it matches the price for a charity.
(d) The price reaches 100,000 British pounds.

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

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

8. How old is Smythe?
(a) In his fifties.
(b) In his thirties.
(c) In his forties.
(d) In his seventies.

9. What is the mood in the room, as Bond questions Smythe about his time in the service at the end of WWII?
(a) Vengeful.
(b) Relaxed.
(c) Full of convolutions and confusions.
(d) Secretive and tense.

10. What is Smythe's main duty when Germany surrenders in WWII?
(a) To monitor prison camps.
(b) To clean-up Gestapo and Abwehr hideouts.
(c) To clean-up towns that are bombed.
(d) Interrogation of high profile Nazis.

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

12. What happens over time as Smythe spends his retirement in the Caribbean?
(a) Everyday, he sees the guilt in his crime with his lifestyle.
(b) He becomes happier and more at ease with the tropical weather.
(c) He becomes a drunkard who lets himself go.
(d) He forgets about his crimes and lives a life of ease working at the Institute.

13. What is the scorpion fishes main weapon?
(a) Poisonous bite.
(b) Sharp scales.
(c) Poisonous dorsal fin.
(d) Long, sharp teeth.

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

15. Why is Smythe's villa name so fitting?
(a) It's small.
(b) It's extravagant.
(c) It's right on the beach.
(d) He's a fan of octopusses.

Short Answer Questions

1. About how much is the expected art piece worth?

2. Where are Peter Wilson's eyes looking to watch for a signal from a dealer?

3. What is Smythe's initial reaction when he realizes Bond's purpose of visit?

4. What is Smythe's real intentions with Oberhauser?

5. What does Smythe want to be able to do with "Pussy"?

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