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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 parachute onto the beach.
(b) They are going to have a talent contest.
(c) The frogmen are going to give diving lessons.
(d) The UDT frogmen are going to demolish a sunken ship.

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

3. Who does Norman say he is looking for when he returns to the club after his visit with Miss Buckley?
(a) Iris.
(b) Lorna.
(c) Church.
(d) Esme.

4. What is the invitation that Norman receives that is a very good thing for his status on the island?
(a) To the Governor's mansion.
(b) To Case Encantda.
(c) To Broadstairs.
(d) To the Francis Drake.

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

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

7. Where does Norman go when he borrows Church's rain coat?
(a) To the Thousand Steps.
(b) To Georgetown.
(c) To check the cistern.
(d) To check on Iris.

8. Who else arrives at the Tilson party that raises some eyebrows?
(a) Iris.
(b) Henny.
(c) Shiela.
(d) Hazel.

9. Why is the generator taken away from the club?
(a) It belongs to Senator Easter.
(b) It is broken and needed repair.
(c) It belongs to the hospital.
(d) It is stolen and the police confiscated it.

10. What does Henny tell Norman about Iris Tramm?
(a) Iris has disappeared.
(b) Iris told her about their fling.
(c) Iris is drinking and not eating.
(d) Iris is marrying Bob Cohn.

11. What is Hippolyte's estimated cost for the entire job?
(a) A few hundred dollars.
(b) No extra charge, he is on salary.
(c) Not too bad.
(d) A few thousand dollars.

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

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

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

15. What does Shiela show Norman?
(a) Hippolyte swimming in the water.
(b) A shark.
(c) A basket floating in the water.
(d) The steaks on the grill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What else happens at the airport the day Lester and Henny arrive?

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

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

4. What awakens Mrs. Sanders' USO hostess blood?

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

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