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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 kind of gun does James Bond carry?

2. What is the address of the property being auctioned off in Savannah La Mar?

3. According to Scaramanga's file, how many deaths is Scaramanga responsible for in Trinidad alone?

4. According to a note in Scaramanga's file, who was responsible for writing the "Motivation" section in the file?

5. According to the story Bond tells M, when Bond was first found, what did he think he was?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Porterfield and what does Porterfield pride himself on being?

2. Why is James Bond so pleased to learn the identity of Head of Station J's secretary?

3. Why is the paper Bond purchases from the shop at the Kingston airport one of his favorites?

4. Why does the wine committee at M's lunchtime restaurant stock wine that is not allowed to be on the restaurant's wine list?

5. Why does Mary Goodnight insist on accompanying Bond to Savannah La Mar?

6. Describe Scaramanga's weapon of choice.

7. Although the description of Scaramanga in Records is exact, what does the description fail to catch?

8. Why does the girl who manages 3 ½ Love Lane go by such an unusual name?

9. Describe the simple trap that Bond puts in front of his door before going to bed at the Thunderbird Hotel.

10. According to James Bond, what is the first law for a secret agent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is no doubt that James Bond has been greatly affected by his imprisonment and brainwashing experience at the hands of the Russian KGB. Discuss how Bond's imprisonment by the KGB affects his confidence levels, his world outlook, and his ability to interact with those around him. How do his experiences help - and hinder - Bond's ability to do his job?

Essay Topic 2

Planning is an essential part of the story for several characters, as well as for the author to ensure that his plot moves forward. Identify instances in which James Bond and Francisco Scaramanga plan for their final showdown. Identify instances in which each of these men fails to plan well. What is revealed about each of these characters through their ability - or lack thereof - to plan? How is the strength of the author revealed in his ability to have his characters adequately plan? Be sure to support your reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

The book is entitled, "The Man with the Golden Gun". Why did the author choose this title? How does the title foreshadow the events that unfold in the story, the struggles of both the protagonist and the antagonist, and the determination of James Bond to end up on top?

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