By Eric Goodwin and Jody Mitori/McClatchy-Tribune

Ever since Sean Connery introduced himself as "Bond, James Bond" in 1962's Dr No, fans have watched 007 beat the bad guys, get the girl and drink lots of martinis.

The newest Bond film, Quantum Of Solace, opened in Jamaican cinemas yesterday. Take this quiz to test your sleuthing skills. See how much you know about the Bond men, the women, the villains and all the cool stuff.

THE BONDS

Daniel Craig as 007. - Courtesy of mgm/uA

With Daniel Craig's debut in Casino Royale, six actors have starred as Ian Fleming's spy. Which of the statements about the stars are true and which are false?

1. Sean Connery has appeared in the most films in the Bond franchise.

2. Timothy Dalton appeared in the 1997 Spice Girls movie Spice World.

3. Roger Moore is actor Dudley Moore's brother.

4. George Lazenby appeared as Bond in two films.

5. Daniel Craig gained notice in the United States for his role as Paul Newman's son in The Color of Money.

6. Sean Connery has a tattoo that says 'Scotland Forever'.

7. Pierce Brosnan was married to a Bond woman.

Answers: 1. False, sort of. Roger Moore appeared in seven Bond films: Live and Let Die, The Man with the Golden Gun, The Spy Who Loved Me, Moonraker, For Your Eyes Only, Octopussy and A View to a Kill. Connery played Bond in six films of the 'official' franchise: Dr No, Goldfinger From Russia, With Love, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice and Diamonds Are Forever. He also played Bond in Never Say Never Again, but because it was not part of the EON Productions film series, led by producer Albert R. Broccoli, it is not considered an official Bond movie. 2. False. Roger Moore appeared in Spice World. 3. False. 4. False. Lazenby only played Bond once, in On Her Majesty's Secret Service. 5. False. Craig played Newman's son in The Road to Perdition. 6. True. The tattoo is a tribute to his homeland. 7. True. Brosnan's wife Cassandra Harris was Countess Lisl in For Your Eyes Only. Harris died in 1991 from ovarian cancer.

THE WOMEN

Halle Berry as Jinx

007 has encountered many, many, many women on his assignments. These actresses from the Bond films have appeared in other well-known - and some not-so-well-known - movies. Can you match the Bond co-star with another one of her onscreen roles?

actress

1. Halle Berry (Jinx in Die Another Day)

2. Ursula Andress (Honey Ryder in Dr No)

3. Famke Janssen (Xenia Onatopp in GoldenEye)

4. Jane Seymour (Solitaire in Live and Let Die)

5. Grace Jones (May Day in A View to a Kill)

6. Maud Adams (Octopussy in Octopussy)

7. Lois Chiles (Holly Goodhead in Moonraker)

role

A. The mother of brainy Diane Court in Say Anything

B. A woman trapped in a time-travel love affair in Somewhere in Time

C. Aphrodite in Clash of the Titans

D. A crack addict in Jungle Fever

E. The telepathic mutant Jean Grey in X-Men

F. The warrior Zula in Conan the Destroyer

G. The girlfriend of villain Francisco Scaramanga in The Man with the Golden Gun THE VILLAINS

Harold Sakata as Odd Job.

Wealthy. Powerful. Deranged. James Bond has fought his fair share of evil masterminds bent on world destruction or domination (and sometimes both). See how much you know about Bond's rogue gallery.

1. What does the acronym SPECTRE stand for?

2. What did Auric Goldfinger hope to accomplish with 'Operation Grand Slam'?

3. How many villains did the towering sharp-toothed henchman Jaws work for?

4. What is Odd Job's signature weapon?

5. Which Bond villain inspired Mike Myers' Dr Evil character in the Austin Powers movies?

6. Where did Karl Stromberg locate his secret headquarters, Atlantis, from which he hoped to lead a select group of people after eradicating human life on Earth?

7. Who assassinated James Bond's wife, Tracy Di Vicenzo, as she and Bond drove off on their honeymoon?

Answers: 1. Special Executive for Counterintelligence, Terrorism, Revenge, Extortion; 2. Irradiate the gold supply of the United States, driving up the value of the massive amount of gold stock he had acquired; 3. Two - Karl Stromberg and Sir Hugo Drax; 4. A derby hat with a razor-sharp steel brim; 5. Ernst Stavro Blofeld; 6. Beneath the Mediterranean Sea; 7. ANSWERS: 1. D; 2. C; 3. E; 4. B; 5. F; 6. G; 7. A.

CONNERY, LAZENBY AND MOORE

DALTON, BROSNAN AND CRAIG

THE GADGETS

Thwarting megalomaniacs bent on world domination takes special equipment. Thankfully, the Q-Branch arms James Bond with all the cutting-edge tools a secret agent could need. Disguised as everyday items, these stealthy gadgets help Bond get the job done against impossible odds. Plus, they're just plain cool. Below, match the gadgets to the movie(s) in which they appear.

Devices

1. Pen grenade: Mistaking the pen grenade for an ordinary writing utensil can have explosive consequences. Clicking it three times will activate the small bomb and its four-second fuse. Deactivating it requires an additional three clicks.

2. Underwater breather: This breathing apparatus is small enough to fit in a cigar tube and stores up to four minutes of oxygen, just enough to get by in an emergency situation.

3. Attaché case: Hidden in this ordinary-looking leather briefcase are exploding tear-gas canisters, a throwing knife and a sniper rifle. Try getting this through airport security!

4. Hairbrush bug detector: As any man of mystery will tell you, it's important to stay well groomed - you never know who's secretly spying on you.

5. Wrist dart gun: A good agent always keeps something up his sleeve, hence this wrist-mounted dart gun that fires with a quick flick.

6. Camera ring: This onyx ring not only catches the eye, but also allows the wearer to capture pictures.

7. Rapelling belt: Containing several feet of ultra-thin steel cable and an explosive-propelled piton, this leather belt is handy for swinging out of harm's way.

Movies

A. A View To A Kill

B. Die Another Day

C. From Russia With Love

D. GoldenEye

E. Live and Let Die

F. Moonraker

G. Thunderball

Answers: 1. D; 2. B and G; 3. C; 4. E; 5. F; 6. A; 7. D

THE TRANSPORTATION

James Bond favours the Aston Martin DB5.

Gadgets aren't the only thing Q-Branch supplies to Agent 007. The clever engineers also supply Bond with exotic - and often heavily modified - means of transportation to pursue and subdue the bad guys. Match the vehicle to the best-fitting description.

Vehicles

1. Aston Martin Volante (The Living Daylights)

2. BMW 750i (Tommorrow Never Dies)

3. Acrostar mini jet (Octopussy)

4. Q-Boat (The World is Not Enough)

5. Aston Martin DB5 (Goldfinger)

6. Lotus Esprit (The Spy Who Loved Me)

7. 'Little Nellie' autogyro (You Only Live Twice)

Descriptions

A. Could be driven via remote control hidden in a cellphone.

B. Transforms into submarine, complete with retractable fins, propellers and periscope.

C. This is the car most closely associated with James Bond, and the model used most frequently.

D. Compact and lightweight, this vehicle could be disassembled and stored in four large suitcases.

E. This small craft was small enough to be hidden in a horse trailer.

F. Hubcaps conceal small laser guns, useful for disabling pursuing enemies.

G. Actually an unfinished prototype, this one-seater proved itself battle worthy as Bond used its to chase an assailant down the Thames River.

Answers: 1. F; 2. A; 3. E; 4. G; 5. C; 6. B; 7. D