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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long was the position held?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 7 years.

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

3. Davidson attempts to use which of the following as a tool for persuasion?
(a) Sex.
(b) God.
(c) Political influence.
(d) Wine.

4. What activity is part of the evening's schedule?
(a) Prayer.
(b) Canasta.
(c) Listening to music.
(d) High tea.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the passengers sleep?

2. What word might Macphail use to describe Davidson's tactics?

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

4. When is the deportation scheduled to take place?

5. How much longer will the guests be required to stay on the island?

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