Octopussy Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 153 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Octopussy Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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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. What is so important about the cairn?

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

3. How does Bond feel about Freudenstein?

4. What causes the audience to applaud as Lot 42 is being auctioned?

5. What does M say to offend Dr. Fanshawe?

Short Essay Questions

1. Smythe considers court martial or committing suicide. Why is it better or worse if he decides one over the other?

2. 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?

3. 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?

4. 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?

5. 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?

6. In what way does Smythe lead his life? Is it successful or a failure?

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

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

9. Bond is not a major character in Octopussy and his role is very minor compared to his usual services for the British Secret Service. How and why does he enter Smythe's life?

10. How does Bond show that he loves and thrives off drama? Give examples from "The Property of a Lady".

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain and describe the world of upscale jewelers and what it is like at galas, such as the auction scene at Sotheby's. How does knowing and understanding this world help Bond and make him a better spy?

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

There are many types of characters in The Living Daylights that are necessary to succeed in the mission to kill Trigger. Describe the different types of characters observed in the Secret Service and how they balance each other within the department.

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