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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 old is Smythe?
(a) In his forties.
(b) In his seventies.
(c) In his thirties.
(d) In his fifties.

2. Why is Smythe's villa name so fitting?
(a) It's extravagant.
(b) It's right on the beach.
(c) He's a fan of octopusses.
(d) It's small.

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

4. What gives away Wartski's notable stature?
(a) The Royal Warrants.
(b) The endless cases of shiny jewelry.
(c) The sign the certifies their status amongst world jewelers.
(d) The paintings of royalty.

5. What does Mr. Fanshawe focus his eyes on as he speaks with Bond?
(a) Bond's boots.
(b) Over Bond's shoulder.
(c) The painting behind Bond.
(d) Bond's cuff links.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Smythe expect to get from the contents of the ammunition box?

2. What identifies Smythe to his crime?

3. What disappoints Bond at the auction?

4. What categorical drunk does Fleming group Smythe?

5. What does Smythe want to be able to do with "Pussy"?

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. 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?

3. Smythe arrests Oberhauser for false reasons and kills him. For years Smythe gets away with it. What does this say about events of WWII and its scary truth?

4. Although Bond is there to return Smythe to England, how does Bond show mercy towards the man?

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

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

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

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

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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