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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. On the night of the Tilson's party, what has Norman arranged for special entertainment for the guests on the beach?

2. What do Mr. and Mrs. Tilson tell Norman about Hippolyte?

3. What happens when Iris and the Governor are leaving the Tilson party?

4. Who is hurt before Hippolyte is captured?

5. What did the Tilsons ask Norman and Iris to do after having a drink in the bar?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the club suddenly have problems pumping water to the rooms?

2. When Norman returns to the club after his visit with Miss Buckley, he realizes Esme is not at her post at the switchboard. Where is she?

3. Why does Norman think Hippolyte's return to the Gull Reef Club is going to be a problem?

4. What happens when Sheldon goes diving with the IUD unit?

5. What does Norman find when he goes to the Pink Cottage to see why Iris does not come to the champagne party?

6. What is the loud noise that stops Iris and Norman as they are making up the rooms?

7. Why does it seem all eyes are on Iris when she arrives at the Tilson party?

8. What happens between Lester and Hippolyte that upsets Norman?

9. What does Lester think about Crab Cove once he has the opportunity to see it for himself?

10. What does Sheila finally do after the disaster with the cistern?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Lester Atlas call himself a "Truth Teller?" Does he tell the truth? Is he the only one who sees himself this way? Does this work to his advantage or not? Give examples from the text to support your responses.

Essay Topic 2

What other novels have been written by Herman Wouk? What have these other novels been about? Explain what might have motivated Wouk to write "Don't Stop the Carnival." (Hint: See the Author's Note.) Give examples from the text to support your responses.

Essay Topic 3

Was the club a good investment considering everything Norman went through? Did the costly problems outweigh the profits of owning the club? If he still owned it today do you think it would be valuable? Give examples from the text to support your responses.

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