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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. According to the excuse Bond gives to Scaramanga after Scaramanga appears in Bond's hotel room, why has Bond's visitor come to see him?

2. At the time the meeting takes place, how many boats controlled by The Group are loaded with raw sugar outside United States' harbors?

3. Who is the last person, aside from Bond, to arrive at the conference room for Scaramanga's meeting?

4. According to what Bond's visitor tells him, who is Bond warned to keep away from?

5. Who calls the "official" meeting to order that takes place in Bond's hospital room?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Bond hunts for Scaramanga in the Morass, what does Bond allow himself to think about?

2. When Scaramanga begins his morning meeting, what is the first thing he learns from the other man at the meeting?

3. In the opinion of Scaramanga's chief, what is the only consideration of Mafia men?

4. Why does the poison that Scaramanga tipped his bullets with not kill Bond?

5. What is the meeting taking place in Bond's hospital room for?

6. How does Bond characterize the evening ahead of him after dinner is served before Scaramanga tells Bond to make the evening go better?

7. When Scaramanga tells Bond that they "must have a shooting match one of these days", how does Bond respond?

8. When the other man at Scaramanga's morning meeting asks Scaramanga how he allowed James Bond into the middle of The Group's negotiations, what does Scaramanga say?

9. As Bond hunts for Scaramanga in the Morass, why does Bond pull up his coat collar?

10. According to Scaramanga, why is having the ships anchored outside the U.S. harbors a risky business?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In addition to deception, greed is a central theme of this novel.

a. Identify three characters that are motivated by greed. Describe their reasons for being greedy.

b. How does greed affect these characters, their decisions, and their actions?

c. What is the outcome for these characters? Were they successful in their endeavors or would they have been more successful if they had not been greedy? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characteristics, roles, loyalties, and agendas of the following people in the story: James Bond, Felix Leiter, Scaramanga, Hendriks, and M.

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