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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. Who did Iris Tramm once work for?

2. Who is Russell?

3. What gift does Norman bring Henny when he returns to New York?

4. What does Norman suggest they do with the guests the night of the Tilson party?

5. What does Norman discover while snorkeling?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is one of the first and most important things Norman learns about running the club on his first day as owner?

4. 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?

5. Why do Henny and Norman dislike Sheldon Klug?

6. The Tilson party is an event that can make or break the Gull Reef Club. What does Norman know is the most important factor in pulling off the party?

7. What good news and bad news does Henny have in a letter she wrote to Norman?

8. What does Iris invite Norman to do while he is on the island checking out the Gull Reef Club?

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

10. What second issue has more people ready to check out of the club on Norman's second day as owner?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

How does the novel explain the large number of employees needed to run the Gull Reef Club? Explain more about the Kinjan people and the work habits they demonstrated in the novel. Give examples from the text to support your responses.

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