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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. The mood throughout most of the story can be described as ________________.
(a) Frustrating.
(b) Suspenseful.
(c) Lost in thought.
(d) Chaotic.

2. What does Bond accuse Americans being too much of?
(a) Dependent on cars.
(b) Hygienic.
(c) Obese.
(d) Dirty.

3. What is Bond's impression of Sender?
(a) Believes Sender is unfit for the Secret Service.
(b) Believes he is a typical Wykehamist.
(c) Impressed by his easy-going nature.
(d) Thinks they make a good duo for missions.

4. How does Bond feel about New York by the end of his visit?
(a) Disappointed in its changes.
(b) Angry at it.
(c) That it is a sudden, but good visit.
(d) Happy he has time to spend there.

5. What brings Bond to "21"?
(a) The oyster stew.
(b) Nostalgia.
(c) The bartender.
(d) The aristocratic company.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Bond at the beginning of "007 in New York"?

2. Why does Bond end up choosing The Edwardian Room for lunch?

3. Bond's night with Solange is likely spent _____.

4. What new weapon is Bond trying out in the beginning of "The Living Daylights"?

5. What place in New York does Felix Leiter suggest to Bond?

Short Essay Questions

1. Bond is first suspicious of a man at the airport. What thrilling story does he propose for the nondescript man?

2. What are the purposes of the women's orchestra? Why do they visit the municipal building every night the week Bond has his mission?

3. Bond mentions that it would not be a bad thing if he is let go as a Double O agent. How much truth is in this statement and why does Bond say this?

4. How does Fleming show his true feelings about New York throughout the story?

5. What kind of persona does Bond display? Use the Chief Range Officer's impression as an example.

6. How does Bond spend his first free afternoon? How does virtue triumph in this situation?

7. Bond sets up the rendezvous point at Central park Zoo at a certain house. Why does he find it appropriate to meet his assignment at this house?

8. How does "007 in New York" meet the needs of American readers?

9. Explain Bond's internal relationship with the cello player before he discovers the truth. How does this affect him?

10. Why does Fleming have two people involved in Bond's mission? What is Captain Sender's role?

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