Over the decades, different versions of James Bond have turned the field of espionage into a dream job for millions of fan. Do you fancy having what it takes to be a 007 agent yourself?
Although Bond makes working as a Secret Service agent look like a carousel of fast cars, dry martinis, and mesmerizing maidens, always remember that the job is also as dangerous as it gets. Be prepared to face all sorts of enigmatic villains and surprise assassins using a variety of superweapons taken straight from science-fiction.
How will you deal with the stress of being the world’s most famous spy? Can you get into a brawl and still come out looking sharp? Would you be able to detect threats hiding in the shadows? Could you stare death in the face while making a stinging quip about your nemesis’ sex life? And would you sleep with their daughter?
You may not have a license to kill, but we will give you a license to take this declassified quiz. Which James Bond are you? Infiltrate our questions and find out!
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The creator of James Bond, Ian Fleming, wanted to write a “spy story to end all spy stories” – and to this day, 007 continues to exemplify the concept of a dashing and mysterious secret agent in fiction.
Bond first appeared in a series of novels, starting with the first book – Casino Royale – which was published in 1953. The character and his line of work were inspired by Fleming’s own experiences as a Naval Intelligence Officer and commando during the Second World War.
James Bond came to life with the film adaptation of Dr. No in 1962. Fleming originally disliked Sean Connery as 007 because the rugged Scottish actor contrasted with his image of a refined and sophisticated agent, although Connery eventually won him over.
Since Connery, many other actors had put a spin on Bond – the charismatic Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and his ruthlessness, the classy Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig’s more serious incarnation. Like with any series, fans are divided on who the best Bond is, which goes to prove how versatile Fleming’s character is after nearly seventy years since it was conceived.
When he’s not murdering scores of people in his films, the 007 agent can often be seen sipping spirits at an upscale bar.
Bond’s favourite drink is a martini cocktail – particularly his own concoction, made with three parts Gordon’s gin, one part vodka, and half a part of an aromatized wine called a Kina Lillet. This drink is shaken and served ice-cold with a slice of lemon peel. The spy calls this a Vesper cocktail, named for his first romance in the novel, Vesper Lynd.
Apart from martinis, Bond also enjoys bourbon whiskey, white wines, and coffee. He especially dislikes tea, which he once described as “a cup of mud.”
