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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The First Day.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Iris say when Norman is surprised by her racist comments?
(a) That she isn't a racist, she just hates the govenor.
(b) That she doesn't like anybody much, but likes blacks more than whites.
(c) That she isn't a racist if she hates whites more than blacks.
(d) That he's crazy if he thinks that about her.

2. Where do Norman and Henny go after Hazel and Sheldon leave their apartment?
(a) Shopping on Fifth Avenue.
(b) To Sardis.
(c) For a walk in Central Park.
(d) For a carriage ride.

3. What do the Kinjan people think of American holidays?
(a) It's an endless carnival when added to the British holidays.
(b) They honor only the British holidays and the carnival.
(c) They prefer to just have their carnival holiday.
(d) They prefer the Mardi Gras carnival spirit.

4. Why does Norman have reservations about the deal to by the Gull Reef Club?
(a) He thinks he should have more money to live on.
(b) He needs to pay back almost $1,000 dollars a month.
(c) He thinks Lester might not finance the deal.
(d) All answers are correct.

5. Who does most of the bookkeeping at the Gull Reef Club?
(a) Thor, the Swedish bartender.
(b) Mrs. Ball.
(c) Juanita, the Spanish bookkeeper.
(d) Shiela, the Kinjan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Russell?

2. Who is Janet West?

3. What is Norman Paperman's job before going to Amerigo?

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

5. Who disturbs the solitude of Iris and Norman's picnic?

(see the answer key)

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