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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. The stairs are carved from what material?

2. For what country has Mr. Big left?

3. Who else is on board Mr. Big's boat?

4. What is the the only remaining item yet to arrive from London?

5. How does Bond know he has been seen?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the fisherman who tries to get on the island where Mr Big's men are working?

2. Who is Quarrel?

3. How does Bond prepare for his mission on the island?

4. What is Mr. Big's excuse for being on the island?

5. How does Mr. Big plan to kill Bond and Solitaire?

6. What background information does Strangways give Bond in Chapter 16?

7. How does Bond plan to escape the train in Chapter 11?

8. What does Bond learn about the Robber from the local fish expert in Chapter 15?

9. What does Leiter say happened to Bond's train cabin in Jacksonville?

10. What has happened to Mr. Big and his Mafia group?

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) Aside 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

Write an essay revolving around the following statement: Fleming's portrayal of a black criminal underworld shows a western society fearful of a black culture becoming increasingly free to express itself.

Essay Topic 3

Compare the characters of Solitaire and Bond.

1) In what way are their morals different?

2) What is their relationship to each other?

3) Do you think they are the perfect match?

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