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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. Where does Bond spend his first free afternoon while on assignment in Berlin?

2. What causes Bond to sweat while waiting for his suitcase to be checked?

3. What types of books do Bond prefer?

4. What causes Bond and Sender to argue?

5. What is Bond's relationship with Trigger?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the crossing point for Number 272. How is the area good or bad for 272, Trigger and Bond?

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

4. What are the purposes of the women's orchestra? Why do they visit the municipal building every night the week Bond has his mission?

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

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

7. Describe M as he gives an assignment that involves murder. How does this show his feelings in regards to his men?

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

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

10. How are the Americans involved in Bond's mission? What is their reaction and concern?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Death and murder are encountered throughout the four short stories. Describe how several characters view death, such as Smythe, Bond, Sender, Trigger, etc. What affects their feelings? Is it different when it is their own death versus someone else's? What other factors influence their thoughts on whether death should or should not occur?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Research Fleming's biography and discuss how his real life relates to his James Bond series.

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