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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens as Norman danced with Iris at the Tilson party?
(a) The Governor gets jealous and hits him.
(b) Someone called "fire,"
(c) Someone taps on his shoulder interrupting them.
(d) Iris passes out in his arms.

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

4. What does Norman offer to do when Miss Buckley persists about Esme's pregnancy?
(a) Pay her to overlook Esme's condition.
(b) Get a doctor to certify she is several weeks from delivery.
(c) Send Esme away.
(d) Take the issue to court.

5. What happens to the Sending and Bob Cohn at lunch?
(a) They get into a debate about fear and courage.
(b) They have a fight over Hazel.
(c) They have an eating contest.
(d) They find that they agree about fear and courage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henny tell Norman about Iris Tramm?

2. At breakfast his first morning on the island, what does the Sending say about his stay at Casa Encantada?

3. What drunken person does Norman first need to get rid of so he doesn't ruin the Tilson's party?

4. What does Mrs. Ball suggest when she sees Norman?

5. Why is Virgil cleaning the Bafins?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. Why does Church Wagner disappear right before the Tilson party?

3. What announcement does Norman make while out on the boat with the Tilsons and Iris?

4. What do Iris and Norman do instead of the picnic at Dingley Dell they have planned?

5. What is the loud noise that stops Iris and Norman as they are making up the rooms?

6. What is the difficulty Norman is having with Miss Buckley at the Immigrations Office in Chapter 9?

7. When Norman awoke with a hangover in the morning after the champagne party, what news does he receive from Sheila that makes things worse?

8. What does Norman find when he goes to the Pink Cottage to see why Iris does not come to the champagne party?

9. What happens between Lester and Hippolyte that upsets Norman?

10. What seems to bother Norman despite the fact that Hippolyte has everything fixed and running smoothly at the club?

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