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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 Paul Sender's job?

2. What types of books do Bond prefer?

3. How does Bond sense trouble from M when he meets with him?

4. According to the grocery clerk, why doesn't New York carry brown eggs?

5. Up to what point does Bond's day actually go as planned?

Short Essay Questions

1. What clues are given as Bond plans out his day that foreshadows the ending of "007 in New York"?

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

3. How are the Americans involved in Bond's mission? What is their reaction and concern?

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

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

6. 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?

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

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

9. What are the purposes of the women's orchestra? Why do they visit the municipal building every night the week Bond has his mission?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Considering all the stories in "Octopussy and The Living Daylights," discuss why Bond may have inconsistent feelings about being a Double O agent. What causes Bond to love his job but hate it too?

Essay Topic 3

In order to work for the Secret Service, the person is ideally focused on the assignment, but everyone is human, including Bond. How does Bond show vulnerability in his character that works against him as a secret service agent?

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