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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 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.

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

3. What idea does Bond get in regards to Russia's local Control in London?
(a) They can identify him at the auction.
(b) Following Freudenstein may bring them to the local Control.
(c) The auctioneer is friendly with the Russian Control.
(d) He probably works directly with the jewelers.

4. What is Bond hoping for to affirm his suspicions of who the Russian Control is?
(a) That Freudenstein contacts him.
(b) That the under-bidder enters the Russian Embassy.
(c) That he now contacts Freudenstein.
(d) That a clear photo is available of him at the auction.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tired of playing mind games, what does Bond offer Smythe?

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

3. What does M say to offend Dr. Fanshawe?

4. What is Smythe in search of for Professor Bengry?

5. What trouble does the ammunition box give Smythe?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Freudenstein works in London with the Purple Cipher. Describe Freudenstein's role in the espionage world.

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

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

5. Why does the KGB go through troubles of sending an expensive jewelry piece with a fake provenance, rather than pay a large sum to their double agent?

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

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

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

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

10. Describe how Peter Wilson, the auctioneer helps set the tone and conduct of the auction?

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