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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Smythe's morning routine by 10:30 A.M.?
(a) Feed the fishes.
(b) Exercise.
(c) Go fishing.
(d) Have an alcoholic drink.

3. What is Smythe in search of for Professor Bengry?
(a) A butterfly fish.
(b) A rare coral.
(c) An octopus.
(d) A scorpion fish.

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

5. What causes the octopus to get excited as Smythe gets closer to him?
(a) The smell of the fresh scorpion fish.
(b) The smell of the scorpion fish's poison.
(c) The smell of Smythe's blood.
(d) Smythe's call.

Short Answer Questions

1. What possible danger is there if M increases the Purple Cipher's level of deception?

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

3. Who is Major Dexter Smythe talking to in the introduction of the story Octopussy?

4. What is etched on the Emerald Sphere?

5. What is a usual way to signal a bid at an auction?

Short Essay Questions

1. Bond attempts to identify the Russian spy, even before Lot 42 is exhibited. What does he do to prepare himself and what works against him?

2. Explain persona non grata and how its declaration of Piotr Malinowksi helps the United Kingdom.

3. Smythe realizes the scorpion fish pricks him. What does Smythe concern himself with in the last minutes of his life? Why?

4. Signaling a bid can take many forms. What sly way does the under-bidder communicate with Peter Wilson during the auction of the Emerald Sphere? How is this harder to detect?

5. During Smythe and Bond's talk in the living room, Smythe is slightly more relaxed to know that Bond smokes cigarettes. Why does Smythe feel this way?

6. How does Bond show that he loves and thrives off drama? Give examples from "The Property of a Lady".

7. Describe Freudenstein in Bond's view. Why is he biased?

8. When Bond visits Smythe, Bond does not reveal his true intentions immediately. However, Smythe's first thoughts are "They have... found out." What does he mean by "they" and what does this mean about his expectations of this visit?

9. What kind of relationship must Bond always have when he meets new people? Why?

10. When Smythe realizes he is pricked by the scorpion fish, what is his reaction and what does this say about his ability to feel?

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