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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. When did the United States acquire the island of Kinja?
2. Why does Norman have reservations about the deal to by the Gull Reef Club?
3. How much is the Gull Reef Club going to cost Norman?
4. What does Norman discover while snorkeling?
5. Who owns Hogan's fancy?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. 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?
3. What good news and bad news does Henny have in a letter she wrote to Norman?
4. Why do Henny and Norman dislike Sheldon Klug?
5. How do Norman's Broadway friends feel about his interest in buying a Caribbean club and moving to the islands?
6. Who shows up and breaks the solitude of Iris and Norman's picnic while spending the day together?
7. What does Iris invite Norman to do while he is on the island checking out the Gull Reef Club?
8. What does Norman have to do after failing to flag down the water barge?
9. What happens when Henny and Norman find out that Sheldon is still married and has a son?
10. What is in the letter Norman receives from Lester?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The natural progression of a novel is a series of events and interactions between characters that helps to move the story from point A to point B, and on to the end of the novel. An example of this is that the water problem moves the story to the cistern problem, which then moves the story to needing someone to do the repair work. With that in mind, what purpose did the killing of Hassim serve in the book? Give examples from the text to support your responses.
Essay Topic 2
If Tex Akers was involved in so many deals that went bad, why was he permitted to begin the Crab Cove project on Amerigo? Give examples from the text to support your responses.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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