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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 do the American police round up?

2. Where does Bond train?

3. The stairs are carved from what material?

4. What did Mr. Big's men use to halt the train?

5. How does Bond know he has been seen?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Bond think Mr. Big has protected his island?

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

4. What problems ensue when a black taxi driver spies Solitaire in Chapter 13?

5. What reason does Solitaire give for Mr. Big's power over the African-American community?

6. Describe Leiter's condition in Chapter 14.

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

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

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

10. Describe Bond's problem with the hospital in Chapter 14.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 characters' goals and motives affect their interactions with each other?

Essay Topic 2

Identify the main themes of the story. Why do you think these themes are so important to the story? How does Fleming use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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