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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lines 832 - 959.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is not eventually adopted by the island inhabitants?
(a) New hygiene standards.
(b) Change in sexual habits.
(c) Religious values.
(d) European dress.

2. What does Mrs. Macphail hope will impress the Davidsons?
(a) Piety.
(b) Table manners.
(c) Good grammar.
(d) Appropriate dress.

3. What adjective expresses Mrs. Macphail's opinion of Thompson?
(a) Common.
(b) Unrefined.
(c) Flaky.
(d) Crass.

4. The passengers' rooms are nearly devoid of which object?
(a) Furniture.
(b) Light.
(c) Linens.
(d) Books.

5. Which of the following garners Mrs. Davidson's disapproval?
(a) Native dress.
(b) Lack of modern facilities.
(c) Mr. Davidson's hat.
(d) Stale coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease breaks out on the island?

2. Who issues orders?

3. Which location turns out to be the main setting in the story?

4. When is the deportation scheduled to take place?

5. What adjective can best be used to describe Mrs. Davidson?

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