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

2. As the train travels down the tracks, the driver calls out that something is ahead on the tracks. What is on the tracks?

3. What are the four meeting attendees all wearing for their afternoon train ride?

4. As Gengerella enters the discussion, who does he acknowledge - somewhat snidely - are good traders?

5. How much time passes between when Bond shoots Scaramanga in the Morass and when Bond regains consciousness in the hospital?

Short Essay Questions

1. As the train hurtles forward towards the object blocking the tracks, what does Bond realize is the only thing that can stop the train in time?

2. While Bond is meeting with Nicholson and Leiter in the back office, what do the three men absolutely agree on?

3. According to Scaramanga, when will the ships anchored outside U.S. harbors finally anchor?

4. What important message does the first speaker at the meeting have for the Chairman?

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

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

7. According to Scaramanga's reminder as the men begin to argue with each other, what was the first agreement the men made when the Co-operative was first formed?

8. According to Scaramanga, only one thing changes now that Scaramanga has heard what the other man at the morning meeting has to say. What is the one thing that changes?

9. While Bond is meeting with Nicholson and Leiter in the back office, what do the three men decide?

10. How does the Resident Medical Officer characterize his patient in Number Twelve?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

One of the main themes in this novel involves deceptive appearances.

a. Identify three characters that use deceptive appearances to further their interests.

b. Why do these characters rely on deception?

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 deceptive? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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