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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Against only what other art is the Emerald Sphere compared to?
(a) The Great Imperial Crown.
(b) The Orb of Vertu.
(c) The Imperial Easter Eggs.
(d) The Russian Crown Jewels.

2. What work of art does Dr. Fanshawe speak of that is so important to the Secret Service?
(a) The Imperial Easter Eggs.
(b) The Portrait of a Lady.
(c) The Emerald Sphere.
(d) Orb of Vertu.

3. How does Bond feel about Snowman by the end of his visit to Wartski's?
(a) Bond thinks Snowman is helpful, but too focused on his work to help.
(b) Bond trusts him completely.
(c) Bond is curious about Snowman's relationship with the Russian Control.
(d) Bond needs him, but thinks he is too devious to trust.

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

5. What marking is on the contents of the ammunition box?
(a) Reichsbank stamp.
(b) Mint marks of the Swiss National Bank.
(c) Mint marks of the Reichsbank.
(d) Signature of the Reichsbank president.

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

7. What condition is London in, in regards to crime and activity?
(a) Unsually heavy in the espionage deparment.
(b) Normal.
(c) Relatively quiet.
(d) Chaotic.

8. What does Smythe make sure of when he leaves the hut?
(a) There is no evidence of recent use.
(b) The door remains open.
(c) The note he leaves is noticeable immediately by anyone who walks in.
(d) That Oberhauser is secured inside.

9. During the end of Smythe's service, what are most of the files he is in charge of about?
(a) Bombed sites in Germany.
(b) Espionage, Gestapo personnel and secret hideouts.
(c) Prison camp logs and records the Nazis kept.
(d) Interrogation methods used for whom.

10. Bond is trying to identify the Russian Control at Sotheby's. What is the most difficult part in identifying the Russian Control?
(a) Wilson runs the auction too speedily.
(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) The crowd at Sotheby's is too chaotic to observe carefully.

11. Of the following, which best describes Major Smythe?
(a) Tired in his eyes, but with a strong body.
(b) Fit and strong.
(c) Slightly bald with a saggy belly.
(d) Content in his life, but more hopeful for slow aging.

12. What does M say to offend Dr. Fanshawe?
(a) He says art is for those that don't understand logic.
(b) He says the jewelers' world is too materialistic.
(c) He refers to the art piece as a hunk of jewelry.
(d) He calls the art abstract foolery.

13. What common theme do all the Lots of the auction have?
(a) They are all paintings.
(b) They are all jewelry.
(c) They are all by Russian artists.
(d) They are all British artists.

14. What does Dr. Greaves ration Smythe's vices to?
(a) Two ounces of whiskey and ten cigarettes per day.
(b) A glass of rum and no more smoking.
(c) A glass of wine and a pack of cigarettes a day.
(d) Ten cigarettes and no more drinking.

15. 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) Full of convolutions and confusions.
(c) Secretive and tense.
(d) Relaxed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Smythe arrest Oberhauser?

2. Why does Snowman no longer help Bond at the auction?

3. What does Smythe expect to get from the contents of the ammunition box?

4. What tactic is used to raise a Lot's price during an auction?

5. In addition to Snowman, who else competes for the Fabergé?

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