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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) Storm clouds.
(c) Whale.
(d) Man overboard.

2. Who takes charge of the situation?
(a) Ship's captain.
(b) Mrs. Davidson.
(c) Trader.
(d) Macphail.

3. Which character is accustomed to getting his/her own way?
(a) Mrs. Macphail.
(b) Dr. Macphail.
(c) Mr. Davidson.
(d) Mrs. Davidson.

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

5. What do the Davidsons have over the Macphails?
(a) Authority.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Experience.

Short Answer Questions

1. From which country had Mrs. Davidson just returned?

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

3. Which of the following has been practically eradicated from Davidson's district?

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

5. What does Davidson seem to be working on at this time?

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