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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Norman find in his room after he awakens from his nap on his second day as owner of the Gull Reef Club?

2. What stands out about Lionel's appearance?

3. Who is Miss Buckley?

4. What shocks Norman most when he gets aboard Mrs. Ball's new boat?

5. What does Governor Sanders ask about Iris before he leaves the airport?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Norman after his nap the second day of his ownership of the club?

2. On whose good will does Norman learn that the club keeps running smoothly, and how does he learn that?

3. What crisis results from Miss Buckley of the Immigration Office?

4. Why do Henny and Norman call Sheldon "The Sending?"

5. Why do Henny and Norman dislike Sheldon Klug?

6. When Norman cannot get a clear connection during his phone call to Lester, what does he finally do to get the deposit to buy the club?

7. What happens to Lorna the switchboard operator at the club in Chapter 8?

8. Why does Iris Tramm seem so familiar to Norman?

9. What is in the letter Norman receives from Lester?

10. What does Norman notice about the people of the island?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the beginning and ending of the story. What changes have taken place in Norman? What has remained the same? Give examples from the text to support your responses.

Essay Topic 2

Who are the main characters of the novel? Which other characters are vital to the story's plot? Who are they and what purpose did they serve to the story? Are there any disposable characters who could be removed from the plot without changing the story? Who are they? Give examples from the text to support your responses.

Essay Topic 3

Iris calls Norman "Joe Hill" several times in the story. Who is Joe Hill, and what similarities do he and Norman have? What are the differences between Joe Hill and Norman?

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