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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 Bond hoping for to affirm his suspicions of who the Russian Control is?
2. What work of art does Dr. Fanshawe speak of that is so important to the Secret Service?
3. What famous artist is responsible for making the art piece Dr. Fanshawe mentions?
4. What is Smythe's real intentions with Oberhauser?
5. Why is Smythe nervous of smoke and noise on top of a mountain?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. Smythe considers court martial or committing suicide. Why is it better or worse if he decides one over the other?
3. According to Fleming, describe the four types of drunk in which Smythe falls into.
4. Describe the Emerald Sphere and why it is so revered amongst jewelers.
5. As Smythe ponders his decision to either return to England or end his life, he remembers his social plans of the night. Why does this routine cheer Smythe up all of a sudden, despite his dislike for his daily life?
6. In what way does Smythe lead his life? Is it successful or a failure?
7. 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?
8. According to Dr. Fanshawe, how do the Soviets feel about their collection of arts? How does this help support evidence against the real provenance of the Emerald Sphere?
9. Why does Bond visit Kenneth Snowman and is his visit successful?
10. Smythe expresses boredom with his life in Jamaica, yet he does little to change it. What stops Smythe from doing more with his boredom?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Research government confidential information papers that are now open to the public. Choose one document and write a summary of the document and why it is is kept secret for years before it becomes public. Is it necessary to keep secret? How is it beneficial or detrimental to keep the files secret? Who is most affected? Who is most concerned?
Essay Topic 2
What internal conflicts must Bond and other Secret Service agents deal with when assignments are at odds with his/her morals? How does Bond deal with this conflicting situation in The Living Daylights?
Essay Topic 3
Death and murder are encountered throughout the four short stories. Describe how several characters view death, such as Smythe, Bond, Sender, Trigger, etc. What affects their feelings? Is it different when it is their own death versus someone else's? What other factors influence their thoughts on whether death should or should not occur?
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