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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lines 260 - 305.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thompson offer to the other passengers?
(a) Gum.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Fruit.

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

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

4. Which word would Macphail use to describe the natives?
(a) Hostile.
(b) Immoral.
(c) Frivolous.
(d) Polite.

5. What is the occupation of Alec Macphail?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Missionary.
(c) Quartermaster.
(d) Doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which characters argue?

2. What disease breaks out on the island?

3. What do the Macphails discuss in their cabin?

4. From what ailment is Macphail recovering?

5. To whom is Mr. Davidson compared?

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