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How much do you know about Bond Girls?

There have been more than 70 ‘Bond girls’, or love interests of secret agent James Bond.
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RUMOURS ARE SWIRLING that Sydney Sweeney could be the next Bond girl.

While the American actress wouldn’t confirm or deny whether she’ll feature in the next film of the franchise, Sweeney’s stardom and acting chops make it a realistic prospect.

She would join more than 70 women who have played ‘Bond girls’, who are either love interests or adversaries of secret agent James Bond in the action series.

How well do you know the Bond girls? Take the quiz to test your knowledge.

Agent 007 is known for introducing himself as 'Bond. James Bond'. But which Bond girl did he steal this idea from?
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Caplan. Paula Caplan.
Bartlett. Ruby Bartlett.

Trench. Sylvia Trench.
Volpe. Fiona Volpe.
What was Honey Ryder carrying when she emerged from the sea in Dr. No?
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A knife
A shotgun

A fishing rod
An axe
In GoldenEye (1995), what is the name of the lethal assassin who uses her thighs to crush and kill victims?
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Zara Crush
Yolanda Clampett

Zooey Legdon
Xenia Onatopp
Which of these is NOT the name of a Bond girl?
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Sophie Tease
Honey Ryder

Kissy Suzuki
Plenty O’Toole
The only woman James Bond married was Teresa "Tracy" di Vicenzo, who was killed on their wedding day. What did Bond save her from when they first met?
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A plane crash
Drowning

A heart attack
Poisoning
In Goldfinger (1965), what type of squad did Pussy Galore lead?
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A dance team
A volleyball team

A flying team
A camogie team
Which Bond girl is known for using tarot cards to predict events?
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Magda
Solitaire

Miss Taro
Paloma
Halle Berry also makes a dramatic entrance by emerging from the sea in Die Another Day (2002), paying homage to the classic Bond moment. What colour was her bikini?
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Orange
Red

Green
Blue
In Skyfall (2012), Sévérine says to Bond: "Would you mind if I asked you a business question?" Which part of 'business' does she tell him the question is about?
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Money
Promotions

Weapons
Death
Which Bond girl said: "I’m not just a pretty face, you know."
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Andrea Anders
Bibi Dahl

Wai Lin
Tiffany Case
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