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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. What are M's feelings as he gives Bond his assignment in "The Living Daylights"?
(a) Proud to be British.
(b) Prefers to give the assignment rather than do it.
(c) Hates the job, but it must be done.
(d) Is happy that once he tells Bond his assignment, it's off his shoulders.

2. What is the out of ordinary event at Haus der Ministerien?
(a) The man that tinkers with a loud car in its parking lot.
(b) All the lit windows.
(c) The women's orchestra.
(d) The time a few of the staff enter and exit the building.

3. Why is the Chief Range Officer present?
(a) To keep an eye on Bond's results for M.
(b) Bond does not trust anyone but him.
(c) He is ordered by the Ministry of Defence to be there.
(d) The Chief Range Officer is a fan of Bond.

4. Solange is known to do what after making love with Bond?
(a) Cuddling too much.
(b) Put on some jazz music and dance.
(c) Take a long time freshening up.
(d) Take a shower immediately.

5. How long does Bond expect to be in the U.S.?
(a) Less than twelve hours.
(b) For a week.
(c) No more than 24 hours.
(d) Over the next two days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bond's first observation of the crossing site?

2. What place in New York does Felix Leiter suggest to Bond?

3. Of the listed, which is NOT a place Bond reminisces about?

4. Why does Bond end up choosing The Edwardian Room for lunch?

5. Bond's night with Solange is likely spent _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does "007 in New York" meet the needs of American readers?

2. How does Fleming show his true feelings about New York throughout the story?

3. Based on Bond's daydreaming plans, use three adjectives to describe his character and why these words describe him.

4. Why does Fleming have two people involved in Bond's mission? What is Captain Sender's role?

5. Summarize Bond's mission and why it is to be kept from U.S. knowledge.

6. What kind of persona does Bond display? Use the Chief Range Officer's impression as an example.

7. What clues are given as Bond plans out his day that foreshadows the ending of "007 in New York"?

8. For whom and why does Ian Fleming write "007 in New York"?

9. Bond mentions that it would not be a bad thing if he is let go as a Double O agent. How much truth is in this statement and why does Bond say this?

10. Bond assumes his shot scares the living daylights out of Trigger. How is this a dangerous assumption and one that is not good for Bond?

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