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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. What does General G want Kronsteen to plan?

2. What country was Grant born in?

3. Where does M say Tatiana saw Bond's photo?

4. What will happen to the masseuse if she tells anyone anything she overhears?

5. Which intelligence organization does General G decide to focus on?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the Russian woman fall in live with Bond?

2. Why does Kronsteen want to introduce a woman to the plot?

3. What is Grant's current position with SMERSH?

4. Why is the masseuse afraid of the man?

5. What is SMERSH?

6. What does Bond have to discuss at the meeting?

7. Why did Grant join the Russian's?

8. How does Klebb frighten Tatiana away?

9. Why is Bond briefly worried about the salesman?

10. What does Kronsteen think about Rosa Klebb?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look at the structure of the novel.

1) How does Fleming use character and dialogue to drive the narrative?

2) Discuss elements of the narrative structure: Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the novel's themes?

3) Away from the main character examine the way Fleming uses the other characters in the story. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Fleming's life. In what way do you think his life and personality are reflected in the book? Where could he have learned about the world of espionage? In what ways is he like or unlike Bond?

Essay Topic 3

In what way can Bond's character in the novel be seen as more vulnerable as his character in the films? Why do you think there is this difference? How do the Russians take advantage of Bond's perceived weaknesses?

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