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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 is Bond's first observation of the crossing site?
(a) Weeds and rubble for good coverage.
(b) How high the wall is that the agent climbs.
(c) The large amount of open space that is uncovered.
(d) The ten-story building standing close by.

2. What is the original title of "007 in New York"?
(a) Memories in Times Square.
(b) New York Has Everything.
(c) A Day in New York.
(d) Reflections in a Cadillac.

3. How much later does Bond meet with his intended person than planned?
(a) Nine hours later.
(b) Right on time.
(c) Thirty minutes after three.
(d) Fifteen minutes ahead of time to throw off any watching eyes.

4. What is Bond's last result when he tests his new weapon?
(a) On target.
(b) Bond's last two shots are too low.
(c) Does not reach the target.
(d) Too far left.

5. Of the listed places, which does Bond NOT feel nostalgia for?
(a) Harlem.
(b) Greenwich Village.
(c) Washington Square.
(d) The Battery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the KGB's plans for Number 272?

2. In present time, where does most of the story's setting actually take place?

3. What is New York preparing for during Bond's assignment in New York?

4. Where does Bond end up meeting his intended person for the mission?

5. How does Bond relax himself before he takes his position?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe M as he gives an assignment that involves murder. How does this show his feelings in regards to his men?

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

5. Why does Bond prefer the auto firm that he uses in New York? What is the major benefit for his current situation in New York?

6. 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?

7. Summarize Bond's mission and why it is to be kept from U.S. knowledge.

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

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

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

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