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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. What is the one major thing New York does not have?

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

3. Who requests that Fleming write "007 in New York"?

4. What is Number 272 attempting to do?

5. What is different about the double bedroom that Bond and Sender stay in than a typical flat?

Short Essay Questions

1. Bond sets up the rendezvous point at Central park Zoo at a certain house. Why does he find it appropriate to meet his assignment at this house?

2. 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?

3. Describe Times Square in the eyes of James Bond. What does Bond like about the area?

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

5. Bond is first suspicious of a man at the airport. What thrilling story does he propose for the nondescript man?

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

7. How is "007 in New York" set up differently in its storytelling than the previous three stories in the novel?

8. Why does Bond fail to kill Trigger despite his perfect aim at the shooting range?

9. How is the plot of "007 in New York" different from the other plots in the book?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many types of characters in The Living Daylights that are necessary to succeed in the mission to kill Trigger. Describe the different types of characters observed in the Secret Service and how they balance each other within the department.

Essay Topic 2

Research government confidential information papers that are now open to the public. Choose one document and write a summary of the document and why it is is kept secret for years before it becomes public. Is it necessary to keep secret? How is it beneficial or detrimental to keep the files secret? Who is most affected? Who is most concerned?

Essay Topic 3

Considering all the stories in "Octopussy and The Living Daylights," discuss why Bond may have inconsistent feelings about being a Double O agent. What causes Bond to love his job but hate it too?

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