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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. Where do Sluggsy and Horror run to?

2. What does Horror tell Viv she should not have done?

3. What does Bond promise Viv he will do?

4. Where does Viv put the knife?

5. What famous operation does Bond mention to Viv?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Viv see in the cupboard?

2. How does bond react to Viv telling him there is no room in the motel?

3. Describe Horror's character.

4. Summarize the tenth section.

5. How does Viv react to the two men's criminal behavior?

6. How does Viv try to hide from Horror and Sluggsy?

7. How does Bond deal with the two men?

8. Summarize the seventh section.

9. How does the man at the front door persuade Viv to let him in?

10. Describe the character of James Bond.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fleming worked as an intelligence officer during World War II, adhering to the rule that writers should write about what they know. Do you think it is obvious that Fleming knows his subject? What difference do you think it makes to the story? Are there any moments where you think Fleming does not portray a character or setting so well? What affect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the novel's chronological setting.

1) What were the main concerns during the 1960s. How does Fleming express these concerns?

2) In what ways do you think the novels meaning would change if it was set in today's society?

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the novel and discuss his/her goals and motives. Does he/she achieve his/her motive? Does he/she share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do his/her goals clash with other characters? How do the character's goals and motives affect his/her interaction with others?

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