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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Norman do to appease his guests over the new water problem?
(a) He offers them free rooms until the generator is fixed.
(b) He invites them to a champagne party on the house.
(c) He invites them to a free surf and turf dinner.
(d) He offers them a free night.

3. How does Henny act when she sees Norman after getting off the plane?
(a) She asks how he is.
(b) She cries because she is so happy to see him.
(c) She shakes his hand.
(d) She greets him with an enthusiastic hug.

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

5. Who is Hippolyte Lamartine?
(a) A doctor.
(b) The father of Esme's baby.
(c) The new Senator replacing Senator Pullman.
(d) A handyman.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Hippolyte say it will take to finish the new rooms?

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

3. Who does Norman get for help when he fears there is going to be serious trouble either on the beach or at the Tilson party?

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

5. What does Lester offer Norman for finding the property he is interested in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Church Wagner disappear right before the Tilson party?

2. What is so important about the invitation Norman receives from Bunny Campbell?

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

4. What seems to bother Norman despite the fact that Hippolyte has everything fixed and running smoothly at the club?

5. What does Norman do after the crisis is over, Hippolyte is captured, Lester is unhurt, and Iris's dog is taken to the vet for the cut from Hippolyte's machete?

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

7. 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?

8. Why is Norman happy when he hears the rain?

9. What is the difficulty Norman is having with Miss Buckley at the Immigrations Office in Chapter 9?

10. The morning after Norman and Iris's interlude, Norman has to pick up his family, Sheldon, and Lester at the airport. What else is he expecting at the airport?

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