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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. As the story opens, how long has it been since the story of James Bond's death was reported to the press?

2. As James Bond arrives at the Thunderbird Hotel, how far away is Bond's nearest contact?

3. As Bond waits for his connecting flight in the Kingston airport, what does he purchase from the shop?

4. When Bond first sees Scaramanga the morning after he arrives at the Thunderbird Hotel, what is Scaramanga using to exercise?

5. Who is the owner of the property at 3 1/2 Love Lane?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the Hard Man lose his job as a police superintendent before coming to work for the Ministry of Defense?

2. Describe the simple trap that Bond puts in front of his door before going to bed at the Thunderbird Hotel.

3. Why is James Bond so pleased to learn the identity of Head of Station J's secretary?

4. Although the description of Scaramanga in Records is exact, what does the description fail to catch?

5. Describe Scaramanga's weapon of choice.

6. Why does the wine committee at M's lunchtime restaurant stock wine that is not allowed to be on the restaurant's wine list?

7. How does the manager of 3 ½ Love Lane react when she hears footsteps on the stairs above?

8. Why is the paper Bond purchases from the shop at the Kingston airport one of his favorites?

9. According to the Chief Security Officer, what was always odd to him about James Bond's death?

10. After Bond finds and reads the message he sees at the display stand in the Kingston airport, what does Bond do next?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast James Bond and Felix Leiter.

a. How are the two characters similar in terms of their professional lives? How are they different?

b. How are the two characters similar in their personality characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses? How are they different?

c. Looking forward, how might surviving the train ride impact each of these men as they move forward with their lives? Will they be similarly affected or not? Explain your answers and your reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

One of the main themes in this novel involves deceptive appearances.

a. Identify three characters that use deceptive appearances to further their interests.

b. Why do these characters rely on deception?

c. What is the outcome for these characters? Were they successful in their endeavors or would they have been more successful if they had not been deceptive? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Scaramanga is a man who is supremely confident. Identify at least three instances from the story that highlight his confidence. How is Scaramanga helped by his utter confidence? How is Scaramanga hurt by his confidence? Provide examples of each.

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