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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 learn about his friend Lionel when he has dinner at Hogan's Fancy?
2. What does Norman realize in the middle of the generator crisis?
3. What does Hippolyte do in ten days?
4. Who else arrives at the Tilson party that raises some eyebrows?
5. Why is Virgil cleaning the Bafins?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does it seem all eyes are on Iris when she arrives at the Tilson party?
2. What happens that may ruin the Tilson party if not for Lester's authoritative presence?
3. The morning after Norman and Iris's interlude, Norman has to pick up his family, Sheldon, and Lester at the airport. What else is he expecting at the airport?
4. What is the difficulty Norman is having with Miss Buckley at the Immigrations Office in Chapter 9?
5. What seems to bother Norman despite the fact that Hippolyte has everything fixed and running smoothly at the club?
6. Why is Norman happy when he hears the rain?
7. Why does the club suddenly have problems pumping water to the rooms?
8. Why does Norman think Hippolyte's return to the Gull Reef Club is going to be a problem?
9. What does Sheila finally do after the disaster with the cistern?
10. What happens when Sheldon goes diving with the IUD unit?
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
Why does Lester Atlas call himself a "Truth Teller?" Does he tell the truth? Is he the only one who sees himself this way? Does this work to his advantage or not? 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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