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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Norman do to make up for the problem with the tarpaulin?
(a) He goes to bed and gives everyone free run of the club.
(b) He offers free drinks until dawn.
(c) He suggests a swim since they are already wet.
(d) He offers free breakfast.

2. What does Mrs. Ball suggest when she sees Norman?
(a) That instead of the $35,000 paid later, he give her $10,000 or $15,000 now.
(b) That he let her come back and work for him.
(c) That he sell her back the Gull Reef Club.
(d) That he go with her and purchase a party boat for the club.

3. What is Iris and Norman's change of plans after they never get to Dingley Dell?
(a) They have dinner at the club.
(b) Iris makes dinner in her cabin.
(c) They go to Hogan's Fancy for dinner.
(d) They cook on the beach.

4. What does Norman learn about his friend Lionel when he has dinner at Hogan's Fancy?
(a) Lionel is going to buy Hogan's Fancy.
(b) Lionel is going to buy Senator Pullman's bar.
(c) Lionel is going to invest in Crab Cove.
(d) Lionel is going to buy Casa Encantada.

5. On the night of the Tilson's party, what has Norman arranged for special entertainment for the guests on the beach?
(a) The UDT frogmen are going to demolish a sunken ship.
(b) The UDT frogmen are going to parachute onto the beach.
(c) The frogmen are going to give diving lessons.
(d) They are going to have a talent contest.

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

7. Why does Lester have an appointment with the banker, Llewellyn?
(a) To see if he could rattle the banker's chain.
(b) To discuss refinancing the Gull Reef Club.
(c) To discuss the purchase of Crab Cove.
(d) To learn about other property for sale on the island.

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

9. What else happens at the airport the day Lester and Henny arrive?
(a) It is so hot all the food Norman ordered for the Tilson party has spoiled.
(b) All the chicken they needed for the curried chicken for the Tilson party hai arrived thawed.
(c) His daughter is not with them because she and the Sending were taking a different flight.
(d) There is a mistake with the steaks Norman is expecting for the Tilson party.

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

11. Where is Norman told he will find the person he is looking for after he returns from Miss Buckley's office?
(a) Big Dog.
(b) Lover's Beach.
(c) Georgetown.
(d) The Thousand Steps.

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

13. Where does Norman send the Sending when he asks about a room?
(a) To pitch a tent on the beach.
(b) To Big Dog island where there are a lot of rooms.
(c) To the Casa Encantada.
(d) To the registration desk at the Gull Reef Club.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Virgil cleaning the Bafins?

2. What dance becomes a peek show during the champagne party?

3. What does Shiela show Norman?

4. What do Mr. and Mrs. Tilson want when they ask to see Norman in the bar?

5. What happens to the Sending and Bob Cohn at lunch?

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