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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 will happen to Norman if Esme has her baby while on the island?

2. How does Thor explain the large number of employees at the club?

3. Why does Norman have reservations about the deal to by the Gull Reef Club?

4. What happens to the cistern?

5. How is Norman's heart handling all the stress of running the club?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Norman's Broadway friends feel about his interest in buying a Caribbean club and moving to the islands?

2. Why does Norman need to talk to Lester about the deal for the purchase of the Gull Reef Club?

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

4. How does Norman meet Iris Tramm?

5. Why does Norman Paperman want to buy a club in the Caribbean Islands?

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

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

8. What happens with Tex Akers, the builder Norman hires to do the construction work for the new rooms?

9. 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?

10. Why do Henny and Norman dislike Sheldon Klug?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain the economic-social ladder of Amerigo island. There were many wealthy taxpayers on the island who carried a lot of clout. There were also island natives who had owned property and business. Did these groups mix, or did they have their own social ladders? 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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