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Rain | Quiz

W. Somerset Maugham
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Rain | Quiz

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1)

What does Thompson offer to the other passengers? (from Lines 260 - 305)

Fruit.
Gum.
Cigarettes.
Whiskey.
2)

Who is gathered on the beach? (from Lines 1378 - 1507 (End))

Police.
Natives.
Travelers.
Tourists.
3)

With whom does Macphail have dinner? (from Lines 306 - 509)

Mrs. Macphail and Mrs. Davidson.
Mr. Davidson.
Thompson.
No one.
4)

What term does Thompson use for alcohol? (from Lines 260 - 305)

Shine.
Jack.
Lighter fluid.
Hooch.
5)

From which country had Mrs. Davidson just returned? (from Lines 306 - 509)

Turkey.
Madagascar.
China.
Kenya.
6)

Who do the women meet on the way? (from Lines 663 - 831)

Alley cat.
Thompson.
Mr. Davidson.
Horn.
7)

Who wakes Macphail? (from Lines 1378 - 1507 (End))

Mrs. Macphail.
Davidson.
Horn's rooster.
Horn.
8)

Where does Macphail take Mrs. Davidson? (from Lines 1378 - 1507 (End))

Hospital.
Diner.
Mortuary.
Church.
9)

What annoys the travelers? (from Lines 510 - 662)

Mosquitoes.
Barking dog.
Each other.
Loud music.
10)

Who does Davidson go to visit? (from Lines 306 - 509)

Charter service.
Newspaper office.
Island governor.
Travel agent.
11)

What does Macphail give to Thompson? (from Lines 1121 - 1246)

Advice.
Warning.
Money.
Shot.
12)

How does Davidson react to this latest development? (from Lines 663 - 831)

Agitated.
Genial.
Non-plussed.
Apathetic.
13)

How much longer will the guests be required to stay on the island? (from Lines 306 - 509)

3 weeks.
2 weeks.
1 month.
1 week.
14)

Davidson equates crime to which of the following? (from Lines 1247 - 1328)

Sin.
Sacrifice.
Dying.
Blasphemy.
15)

Who is enamored of Thompson? (from Lines 260 - 305)

Macphail.
Horn.
Davidson.
Swan.
16)

Where does everyone else go? (from Lines 960 - 1120)

Parlor.
Their separate rooms.
Tavern.
Drawing room.
17)

How does Davidson feel about Thompson at this point in the story? (from Lines 1247 - 1328)

Lustful.
Repulsion.
Sad.
Angry.
18)

What adjective is used to describe the governor? (from Lines 832 - 959)

Rude.
Manipulative.
Obstinate.
Cordial.
19)

Mrs. Davidson is worried that her husband is doing what? (from Lines 1329 - 1377)

Stealing.
Overexerting himself.
Cheating.
Planning to run away.
20)

What color does Thompson wear at the end of the story? (from Lines 1378 - 1507 (End))

Black.
White.
Red.
Yellow.
21)

What adjective expresses Mrs. Macphail's opinion of Thompson? (from Lines 510 - 662)

Flaky.
Crass.
Unrefined.
Common.
22)

How long does Thompson want to stay in Pago Pago? (from Lines 960 - 1120)

A few weeks.
2 months.
1 year.
8 days.
23)

What is offered to Thompson? (from Lines 663 - 831)

Return ticket.
Money.
Mercy of God.
A new hotel room.
24)

What does the governor refuse to discuss? (from Lines 960 - 1120)

Visa requirements.
Quarantine.
Official business.
Personal life.
25)

What type of clothing does Thomson prefer? (from Lines 260 - 305)

Modern.
Victorian.
Thrift store.
Modest.
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