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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. How does Honeychile suggest they hide from the men on the boats and the dogs?

2. How is Trueblood killed?

3. The investigators who went to the island to investigate the claims of the bird watchers decided that the death of one of the bird watchers was due to what?

4. Who does the governor believe solved the Strangeways case?

5. What kind of mining operation is on the island?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 8, why does Honeychile tell Bond she is at the island?

2. What is Strangeways' routine that both his friends and enemies are aware of?

3. What does Bond go to the Institute for?

4. How do Bond and Quarrel get to Crab Key?

5. What is Mary Trueblood concerned with once she has made contact with the office in London?

6. What information does the Chief of Staff give Bond?

7. Why is M unhappy with Bond at the beginning of the novel?

8. What did the group of investigators that Dr. No allowed on the island conclude about the death of the bird watchers?

9. Where and when does this novel begin?

10. What does Quarrel know about Crab Key?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the book, explain the role that fear plays in the story and how it affects the various characters.

Essay Topic 2

Describe how Bond's observational skills help or hinder him in his mission. Use specific examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Using examples from the book to support your answer, answer the following question: What is vulnerability and how does Bond show his vulnerability?

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