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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Norman realize in the middle of the generator crisis?
(a) He needs to try to purchase a new generator.
(b) The tide of good-will is changing with Senator Pullman gone.
(c) He needs a new electrician now that Senator Pullman is gone.
(d) Senator Easter doesn't like Norman.

2. Who promises to find Esme for Norman in the morning?
(a) Iris Tramm.
(b) The Governor.
(c) Church.
(d) Miss Buckley.

3. What happens to the tarpaulin during the champagne party?
(a) It blows halfway across the lobby.
(b) It blows out to sea.
(c) It blows open and ends the party.
(d) It traps everyone, but they are too drunk to care.

4. What does the Sending do while he is on the dive?
(a) None are correct.
(b) He races Bob Cohn and the Chief.
(c) He catches a fish.
(d) He swims back to shore by himself.

5. Afraid for Lester's life, where does Norman finally find his friend?
(a) In his room sleeping.
(b) At the Tilson party.
(c) At the beach.
(d) Sitting by the pool watching Iris swim.

6. In Chapter 9, what does Norman hear as he drifts off to sleep for his before dinner nap?
(a) Rain.
(b) The steel band warming up.
(c) The birds.
(d) Thunder in the distance.

7. What problem besides a hangover does Norman Paperman have the morning after the champagne party?
(a) All the chambermaids have quit.
(b) He needs to write an $1,800 check to cover supplies for the Tilson party.
(c) Guests are checking out because they have no water.
(d) All answers are correct.

8. How long does Hippolyte say it will take to finish the new rooms?
(a) About two weeks.
(b) About a week.
(c) A couple of days.
(d) Not too long.

9. What does Iris explain about the homosexuals living on the island?
(a) All the answers are correct.
(b) Some of the homosexuals on the island are rich taxpayers.
(c) A senator once tried to introduce a bill to get rid of them.
(d) No sailors have ever been seen at the Casa.

10. What changes Norman's demeanor after his call from New York?
(a) He is sick.
(b) He lost money on a business in St. Louis.
(c) His Montana deal fell through.
(d) He is bankrupt.

11. What two things are constant about Hippolyte?
(a) He carries a cutlash and a gun.
(b) He wears a straw hat and carries a cutlash.
(c) He wears a dress and high heels.
(d) He wears a straw hat and leather sandals.

12. Where is the birthday party Iris takes Norman to?
(a) The Thousand Steps.
(b) The Govenor's mansion.
(c) On Sugar Hill.
(d) On Misquito Hill.

13. What are Bayfins?
(a) Basins.
(b) Birds.
(c) Fish.
(d) Small reptiles on the island.

14. What happens to Iris and Norman's picnic lunch?
(a) It is delicious.
(b) It falls overboard.
(c) It is ruined
(d) It is on the island waiting for them.

15. What happens when the Sending learns he is going to be tied to the Chief during their dive?
(a) He stomps his feet and says "no!"
(b) He argues and won't dive.
(c) He says the rope is for sissies.
(d) He protests.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Norman hoping the governor will do to help him with his immigration problem?

2. What other good fortune does Norman credit to Hippolyte?

3. What is the invitation that Norman receives that is a very good thing for his status on the island?

4. Where is Norman told he will find the person he is looking for after he returns from Miss Buckley's office?

5. Since Hippolyte does such a good job on everything else, what does Norman ask him to do?

(see the answer keys)

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