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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 does Bond add to his coffee when he makes his breakfast?

2. What is M's attitude when Bond meets with him?

3. Who is Bond supposed to meet for the mission?

4. How long does Bond expect to be in the U.S.?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is "007 in New York" set up differently in its storytelling than the previous three stories in the novel?

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

4. Describe the crossing point for Number 272. How is the area good or bad for 272, Trigger and Bond?

5. Explain Number 272 and what the plans are. How is Bond involved?

6. How is the plot of "007 in New York" different from the other plots in the book?

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

8. Based on Bond's daydreaming plans, use three adjectives to describe his character and why these words describe him.

9. 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?

10. How does Bond compare New York to London and Paris as he ponders his day?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about who is James Bond and how his characteristics fit his job as a secret service agent.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the relationship between the British Secret Service and the KGB. Why does the KGB send a double agent? What are the risks? What are the benefits and consequences?

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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