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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. When Bond first sees Scaramanga the morning after he arrives at the Thunderbird Hotel, what is Scaramanga using to exercise?

2. When Scaramanga introduces himself to Bond, what business does Scaramanga tell Bond he is in?

3. What is the number of Bond's friend who is currently the Head of Station in Berlin?

4. As Bond waits for his connecting flight in the Kingston airport, how long has he been chasing after Scaramanga?

5. How far away from Kingston is Savannah La Mar?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. According to the Chief Security Officer, what was always odd to him about James Bond's death?

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

4. After Bond finds and reads the message he sees at the display stand in the Kingston airport, what does Bond do next?

5. When Bond finds the bug in his room at the Thunderbird Hotel, what does Bond briefly toy with the idea of doing?

6. How does the manager of 3 ½ Love Lane react when she hears footsteps on the stairs above?

7. Describe Scaramanga's weapon of choice.

8. As Bond follows Scaramanga to the Thunderbird Hotel, how does Bond feel as they arrive at the darkened hotel, and why?

9. Why did the Hard Man lose his job as a police superintendent before coming to work for the Ministry of Defense?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of loyalty is evident throughout the novel. Scaramanga's loyalties, for instance, lie only with himself, while Leiter is loyal both to the United States and to James Bond. Discuss how the theme of loyalty is portrayed through the eyes of Scaramanga, James Bond, Hendriks, Felix Leiter, and Mary Goodnight. Support your observations.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast how the character of James Bond changes as the story progresses. Be sure to include your assessment of his character when he is first introduced in the story, when he receives his mission to kill Scaramanga, when he is introduced as Scaramanga's personal assistant, and when he finally kills Scaramanga in the swamp. Use examples from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Scaramanga is a man who is supremely confident. Identify at least three instances from the story that highlight his confidence. How is Scaramanga helped by his utter confidence? How is Scaramanga hurt by his confidence? Provide examples of each.

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