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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Macphail see in the morning?
(a) Island.
(b) Man overboard.
(c) Whale.
(d) Storm clouds.

2. Thanks to the Davidsons, what type of values are attributed to the island natives?
(a) Personal.
(b) Social.
(c) Mormon.
(d) Monetary.

3. Davidson believes Thompson is involved in which profession?
(a) Prostitution.
(b) Artistic.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Law.

4. From which country had Mrs. Davidson just returned?
(a) Kenya.
(b) China.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Madagascar.

5. What annoys the travelers?
(a) Loud music.
(b) Each other.
(c) Mosquitoes.
(d) Barking dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective does Macphail use to refer to the forces of nature?

2. Which of the following do the women believe Thompson possesses?

3. What do the Davidsons have over the Macphails?

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

5. What adjective could be used to best describe Macphail?

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