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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. Wartski's storefront can be described as __________.
(a) Flashy like Cartier's.
(b) Subtle rather than ostentatious.
(c) Too loud and ritzy.
(d) Drab.

2. Why does Snowman no longer help Bond at the auction?
(a) M tells him not to let Bond lean on him too much.
(b) He senses danger and does not want to be involved.
(c) He needs to concentrate on his bids.
(d) Snowman is distracted by a woman.

3. Why does Freudenstein receive a gift from the Russian government?
(a) Reparations from the Revolution.
(b) To pay for her double agent work.
(c) To lure her to work for them as a double agent.
(d) To pay for her mother's services in the Tulip Escape Route.

4. What is the scorpion fishes main weapon?
(a) Long, sharp teeth.
(b) Sharp scales.
(c) Poisonous bite.
(d) Poisonous dorsal fin.

5. How is Freudenstein related to the art piece?
(a) It is sent to her from Russia.
(b) There are records of her buying it.
(c) Her grandfather makes it for her.
(d) She helps sponsor its discovery out of the Kremlin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Smythe's morning routine by 10:30 A.M.?

2. What business does Bond have with Smythe?

3. What causes the audience to applaud as Lot 42 is being auctioned?

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

5. What does Smythe do with the paper that catches his eye?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. Smythe realizes the scorpion fish pricks him. What does Smythe concern himself with in the last minutes of his life? Why?

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

4. How does Bond show that he loves and thrives off drama? Give examples from "The Property of a Lady".

5. In what way does Smythe lead his life? Is it successful or a failure?

6. 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?

7. 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?

8. As Smythe ponders his decision to either return to England or end his life, he remembers his social plans of the night. Why does this routine cheer Smythe up all of a sudden, despite his dislike for his daily life?

9. When Smythe realizes he is pricked by the scorpion fish, what is his reaction and what does this say about his ability to feel?

10. Although Bond is there to return Smythe to England, how does Bond show mercy towards the man?

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