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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. 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 researches the latest Russian fashion.
(c) He brushes up on his Russian.
(d) He wears dark glasses to hide himself better.

2. Who must Bond meet with whenever the red telephone rings?
(a) Communications.
(b) MI5.
(c) Double O.
(d) M.

3. What possible danger is there if M increases the Purple Cipher's level of deception?
(a) KGB finds the truth about its false messages.
(b) Freudenstein figures it out and deceive Britain in return.
(c) KGB kill Britain's double agent.
(d) The KGB send a second spy while keeping the first as a decoy.

4. What last hint does Snowman give Bond?
(a) The best view of the room is in the back.
(b) The hands are usually where the signals are.
(c) To look for any slight movement as a signal.
(d) To keep watch on the audience's eyes for signals.

5. What is Smythe preparing for since his arrival to the West Indies?
(a) A chance to leave the military past and enter the world of marine science.
(b) A questioning, such as the one Bond is giving him.
(c) A plan B that allows escape and comfortable retirement elsewhere.
(d) Oberhauser's family to find him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Smythe make sure of when he sees the cairn he is looking for?

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

3. What does Smythe miss, despite his frustration when it happens?

4. What building does Bond work in?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. From what little is known about Oberhauser and his interactions with Smythe, what can the reader gather about his character?

2. According to Dr. Fanshawe, how do the Soviets feel about their collection of arts? How does this help support evidence against the real provenance of the Emerald Sphere?

3. What significance is it to the British government to know that the KGB wants to pay Freudenstein?

4. 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?

5. Describe how Bond and Smythe are careful about their word choice and speech as they speak about Smythe's service in WWII.

6. Smythe likes to swim and feed the fishes and octopus around his villa. Describe his relationship with the sea animals by his beach.

7. In what way does Smythe lead his life? Is it successful or a failure?

8. As Smythe ponders his decision to either return to England or end his life, he remembers his social plans of the night. Why does this routine cheer Smythe up all of a sudden, despite his dislike for his daily life?

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

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

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