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

2. What is Smythe secretly looking for?
(a) Bonds.
(b) Gold bars.
(c) Swiss gold.
(d) A large sum of cash.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What disappoints Bond at the auction?

2. What is Bond's personal connection to Smythe's crime?

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

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

5. As soon as Lot 42 is done, where does Bond head to?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Fleming, describe the four types of drunk in which Smythe falls into.

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. 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?

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

5. 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?

6. Describe the atmosphere of Sotheby's, the night of the auction of the Emerald Sphere? What are the rooms and people like?

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

8. Why does Bond visit Kenneth Snowman and is his visit successful?

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

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

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