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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 happens to Esme to top off everything else that happened the evening of the Tilson party?

2. Who is with Governor Sanders when Norman enters the Gull Reef dining room following his nap?

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

4. What happens to Iris and Norman's picnic lunch?

5. What do Mr. and Mrs. Tilson tell Norman about Hippolyte?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Lester think about Crab Cove once he has the opportunity to see it for himself?

3. Why does Norman think Hippolyte's return to the Gull Reef Club is going to be a problem?

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

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

6. What does Henny tell Norman that causes him to be worried about Iris?

7. What is so important about the invitation Norman receives from Bunny Campbell?

8. Why does it seem all eyes are on Iris when she arrives at the Tilson party?

9. How do the guests seem to accept the free champagne party to make up for the water problems?

10. What do Iris and Norman do the rest of the evening after dinner at Hogan's Fancy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Was the club a good investment considering everything Norman went through? Did the costly problems outweigh the profits of owning the club? If he still owned it today do you think it would be valuable? Give examples from the text to support your responses.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

How was Iris treated by the men in her life? Governor Sanders? Norman? Bob Cohn? What was mentioned about her previous husbands? How did this treatment affect her character and, ultimately, the plot? Give examples from the text to support your responses.

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