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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 Paperman need in order keep from losing the club to the other buyers?

2. Who else does Collins say is interested in purchasing the Gull Reef Club?

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

4. Who does Norman hire to replace Gilbert at the bar?

5. Who is Russell?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Lionel Williams' reaction to the island?

2. What happens to Thor, the bartender who practically ran the club for Mrs. Ball, the previous owner?

3. What other shock does Norman have about the financing for the Gull Reef Club?

4. What happens at the club because of the second earthquake on the island?

5. What does Norman have to do after failing to flag down the water barge?

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

7. How does Norman know Lester Atlas and why does he take him along to the island?

8. Who shows up and breaks the solitude of Iris and Norman's picnic while spending the day together?

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

10. How does Norman's second day on the island start?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Chunky Collins more closely and determine whether he is really the friend he makes himself out to be. Is he working for his clients, or for himself? Give examples from the text to support your responses.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the tempo of the story. When does it move swiftly and when does it slow down? Was it easy to follow? Why or why not? Give examples from the text to support your responses.

Essay Topic 3

How was Iris treated by the men in her life? Governor Sanders? Norman? Bob Cohn? What was mentioned about her previous husbands? How did this treatment affect her character and, ultimately, the plot? Give examples from the text to support your responses.

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