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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 is the argument about?
(a) Fare.
(b) Quarantine.
(c) Lack of entertainment.
(d) Weather.

2. What adjective can best be used to describe Mrs. Davidson?
(a) Prissy.
(b) Peculiar.
(c) Prudish.
(d) Pompous.

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

4. What about Thompson does Macphail admire?
(a) Feminine wiles.
(b) Determination.
(c) Luggage.
(d) Brooch.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Macphail claims her husband is acting which way with Mr. Davidson?

2. Where do the passengers sleep?

3. Who sends Macphail on the errand?

4. Where does the ship dock?

5. What disease breaks out on the island?

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