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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Bond prepare himself in identifying a Russian spy the night of the auction?
2. What kind of audience does Sotheby's gala mainly attract?
3. How long does Smythe make friends with "Pussy"?
4. Who are Smythe's "people"?
5. What is Smythe secretly looking for?
Short Essay Questions
1. Smythe ruffles through papers when one catches his eye. Describe Smythe's actions when he sees the envelope and how his actions illustrate his character.
2. When Smythe realizes he is pricked by the scorpion fish, what is his reaction and what does this say about his ability to feel?
3. How does Bond show that he loves and thrives off drama? Give examples from "The Property of a Lady".
4. Describe Freudenstein in Bond's view. Why is he biased?
5. Describe the Emerald Sphere and why it is so revered amongst jewelers.
6. 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?
7. During Smythe and Bond's talk in the living room, Smythe is slightly more relaxed to know that Bond smokes cigarettes. Why does Smythe feel this way?
8. 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?
9. Smythe considers court martial or committing suicide. Why is it better or worse if he decides one over the other?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are many secrets in the Double O espionage world. Write an essay on trust between the agents and who they meet. How is trust affected in their personal and professional lives? What must Bond always be aware of? How is this shown throughout his assignments?
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay about who is James Bond and how his characteristics fit his job as a secret service agent.
Essay Topic 3
Smythe is given numerous options of possible ways to die, yet Fleming writes him a bizarre death. What is Fleming's purpose in having Smythe die the way he does?
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