2. On Smythe's and Oberhauser's drive, what does Smythe offer Oberhauser instead of an arrest?
(a) An informal interrogation in the car and then he lets him go.
(b) A mountain climb and then Smythe lets him free.
(c) Freedom if Oberhauser tells him where Franziskaner halt is located.
(d) Freedom if Oberhauser translates papers in secrecy.

3. What does Smythe want to be able to do with "Pussy"?
(a) Shake its tentacle like a hand.
(b) Watch it hunt.
(c) Feed it from his hand.
(d) Be able to call it out of its hiding place.

4. What is the mood in the room, as Bond questions Smythe about his time in the service at the end of WWII?
(a) Secretive and tense.
(b) Vengeful.
(c) Full of convolutions and confusions.
(d) Relaxed.

5. How does Bond prepare himself in identifying a Russian spy the night of the auction?
(a) He researches the latest Russian fashion.
(b) He inspects the Russian Embassy staff photos ahead of time.
(c) He wears dark glasses to hide himself better.
(d) He brushes up on his Russian.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Smythe make sure of when he leaves the hut?

3. Where does Smythe live?

4. What does Freudenstein's grandfather do before the Russian Revolution?

5. Why does Smythe arrest Oberhauser?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

4. Bond constantly meets new characters for his job and must make judgments about them. What signs show Bond is good at reading people?

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

6. 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?

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

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

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

10. 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?

(see the answer keys)

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