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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On Smythe's and Oberhauser's drive, what does Smythe offer Oberhauser instead of an arrest?
(a) An informal interrogation in the car and then he lets him go.
(b) A mountain climb and then Smythe lets him free.
(c) Freedom if Oberhauser translates papers in secrecy.
(d) Freedom if Oberhauser tells him where Franziskaner halt is located.

2. Who is Major Dexter Smythe talking to in the introduction of the story Octopussy?
(a) Reef fishes.
(b) His "people".
(c) A scorpion fish.
(d) An octopus.

3. What famous artist is responsible for making the art piece Dr. Fanshawe mentions?
(a) Freudenstein's grandfather.
(b) Fabergé.
(c) Piotr.
(d) Snowman.

4. What does Smythe miss, despite his frustration when it happens?
(a) Mary's nagging.
(b) Dr. Greave's nagging.
(c) His "people's" aggressive behavior.
(d) "Pussy's" grabbing.

5. How does Bond like the current state of crime in London?
(a) Unnerved.
(b) Cool on the outside, stressed in the inside.
(c) Bored with it.
(d) Excited by it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Smythe's initial reaction when he realizes Bond's purpose of visit?

2. What does Smythe expect to get from the contents of the ammunition box?

3. What department does Bond work for?

4. What disappoints Bond at the auction?

5. What does Smythe want to see before he dies?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Fleming, describe the four types of drunk in which Smythe falls into.

2. When Bond visits Smythe, Bond does not reveal his true intentions immediately. However, Smythe's first thoughts are "They have... found out." What does he mean by "they" and what does this mean about his expectations of this visit?

3. Smythe considers court martial or committing suicide. Why is it better or worse if he decides one over the other?

4. Bond attempts to identify the Russian spy, even before Lot 42 is exhibited. What does he do to prepare himself and what works against him?

5. Smythe expresses boredom with his life in Jamaica, yet he does little to change it. What stops Smythe from doing more with his boredom?

6. Bond is not a major character in Octopussy and his role is very minor compared to his usual services for the British Secret Service. How and why does he enter Smythe's life?

7. Describe how Peter Wilson, the auctioneer helps set the tone and conduct of the auction?

8. Describe the atmosphere of Sotheby's, the night of the auction of the Emerald Sphere? What are the rooms and people like?

9. Why does the KGB go through troubles of sending an expensive jewelry piece with a fake provenance, rather than pay a large sum to their double agent?

10. When Dr. Fanshawe, M, and Bond are talking in M's office, Dr. Fanshawe tends to look down when he speaks to Bond. However, he immediately looks up when asked about the Emerald Sphere. Why is this?

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