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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What other good fortune does Norman credit to Hippolyte?
(a) Esme returns to work along with all the chambermaids, and guests are already booking the new rooms.
(b) Miss Buckley is suddenly fired and Esme is hired to replace her.
(c) The chambermaids and Esme return, and Miss Buckley stops bothering them.
(d) The chambermaids return and his bedroom is remodeled.

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

3. What happens when Iris and the Governor are leaving the Tilson party?
(a) Iris wants to dance some more.
(b) Iris jumps into the pool.
(c) Iris is throwing a loud fit.
(d) Iris falls then passes out.

4. Why is Norman called to Miss Buckley's office?
(a) He needs to go to Washington about Esme.
(b) He needs a 50 page application for each alien employee.
(c) He needs to renew the bonds for his alien employees.
(d) He needs to come up with $1,000 per alien employee.

5. What does Norman see bellying from the wind as he walks through the lobby of the club?
(a) The curtains.
(b) The Kinjan flag.
(c) The United States flag.
(d) The tarpaulin covering the work area.

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

7. Since Hippolyte does such a good job on everything else, what does Norman ask him to do?
(a) Finish the job Tex Akers abandoned.
(b) Help with the gondola.
(c) Greet people at the airport.
(d) Work on the Crab Cove job for Lester.

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

9. Who is with Governor Sanders when Norman enters the Gull Reef dining room following his nap?
(a) Iris Tramm.
(b) Esme.
(c) Reena Sanders, the Governor's wife.
(d) Lori May Sanders, the Governor's daughter.

10. What do Mr. and Mrs. Tilson want when they ask to see Norman in the bar?
(a) They want to buy him a drink.
(b) To see about seating arrangements for their party.
(c) To invite him to go sailing.
(d) To check if everything is still on for their party.

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

12. Why is Norman so concerned about Iris Tramm's drinking?
(a) He doesn't want her to say anything to Henny about their fling.
(b) She can become nasty, loud and obnoxious and ruin the Tilson party.
(c) She has been known to do a striptease when she is drunk.
(d) He is afraid she'll get sick and spoil the party.

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

14. What does the Sending think of the island when he first sees it?
(a) He thinks the stench is enough to make one sick.
(b) He thinks it is the most beautiful place he's ever seen.
(c) He thinks it is filthy and wonders about disease.
(d) He is shocked it is so small.

15. What happens while Iris helps Norman make up the beds on the morning after the champagne party?
(a) The rain stopps.
(b) There is an earthquake.
(c) They run out of clean sheets.
(d) The cistern breaks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Hippolyte Lamartine?

2. What does Norman say when Henny suggests he get rid of Hippolyte?

3. How do Iris and Norman plan on getting to Dingley Dell?

4. Who else arrives at the Tilson party that raises some eyebrows?

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

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