[Bampop]

1) No. Keep your level.

2) Yes.

3) Different items have different rules. Most non-one shot items will be equippable with exceptions being spelled out on the card. Other members or mods here may have a more detailed response to this one.

4) Yes. A disadvantage to this is that you lose the element of surprise.

5) Yes. (Unless you make him close his eyes.)

6) Yes.

7) Yes.