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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when the Sending learns he is going to be tied to the Chief during their dive?
(a) He says the rope is for sissies.
(b) He stomps his feet and says "no!"
(c) He argues and won't dive.
(d) He protests.

2. Who promises to find Esme for Norman in the morning?
(a) The Governor.
(b) Miss Buckley.
(c) Church.
(d) Iris Tramm.

3. What question does Iris ask Norman over dinner at Hogan's Fancy?
(a) "What's it like to have kids?"
(b) "How many years have you been married?"
(c) "Would you like to run away with me?"
(d) "How old are you, Norman?"

4. What drunken person does Norman first need to get rid of so he doesn't ruin the Tilson's party?
(a) Millard.
(b) Virgil.
(c) Lester.
(d) Hippolyte.

5. Where does the Sending finish his stay on the island?
(a) Casa Encartda.
(b) At the Gull Reef Club.
(c) In the hospital.
(d) On the beach.

6. At breakfast his first morning on the island, what does the Sending say about his stay at Casa Encantada?
(a) He felt right at home and loved it.
(b) The place gives him the creeps.
(c) He wished they served food.
(d) The place would be great for his writing.

7. What does Norman learn after he and Iris make love?
(a) That she wants him to leave his wife.
(b) That she loves Bob Cohn.
(c) That she loves him.
(d) That she is the Governor's mistress.

8. Why is the generator taken away from the club?
(a) It belongs to the hospital.
(b) It is broken and needed repair.
(c) It is stolen and the police confiscated it.
(d) It belongs to Senator Easter.

9. Where is Norman told he will find the person he is looking for after he returns from Miss Buckley's office?
(a) Big Dog.
(b) The Thousand Steps.
(c) Lover's Beach.
(d) Georgetown.

10. What does Norman hope to do at Dingley Dell?
(a) Skinny dip in the ocean.
(b) Eat the tiny oranges grown there.
(c) Make love to Iris.
(d) Take a long nap.

11. What does Norman do to appease his guests over the new water problem?
(a) He invites them to a champagne party on the house.
(b) He offers them free rooms until the generator is fixed.
(c) He invites them to a free surf and turf dinner.
(d) He offers them a free night.

12. Who does Norman get for help when he fears there is going to be serious trouble either on the beach or at the Tilson party?
(a) The UDT team.
(b) The police.
(c) The Tilsons' dogs.
(d) Several of the biggest men at the party.

13. What is the Sending most interested in when he is allowed to dive with the frogmen?
(a) How deep they will go.
(b) If they will spearfish.
(c) If he can go down alone.
(d) If they can swim to the next island.

14. What two things are constant about Hippolyte?
(a) He wears a straw hat and leather sandals.
(b) He carries a cutlash and a gun.
(c) He wears a straw hat and carries a cutlash.
(d) He wears a dress and high heels.

15. What does Norman say when Henny suggests he get rid of Hippolyte?
(a) That he'd get rid of her first.
(b) He thinks Hippolyte would make a good partner for Hazel.
(c) He will get rid of him after the Tilson party.
(d) That Hippolyte is irreplaceable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Norman offer to do when Miss Buckley persists about Esme's pregnancy?

2. What is the invitation that Norman receives that is a very good thing for his status on the island?

3. What does Norman learn about his friend Lionel when he has dinner at Hogan's Fancy?

4. What do Mr. and Mrs. Tilson want when they ask to see Norman in the bar?

5. What is the first thing Lester says when he arrives on the island?

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