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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sends Macphail on the errand?
(a) Himself.
(b) Mrs. Macphail.
(c) Mr. Davidson.
(d) Mrs. Davidson.

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

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

4. At this point in the story, how far away from port is the ship?
(a) 8 days.
(b) 12 days.
(c) 12 hours.
(d) 4 hours.

5. What necessity is lacking on the island?
(a) Hotel.
(b) Telephone.
(c) Television.
(d) Cars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the passenger ship's destination?

2. What are the passengers forced to deal with in relation to the accommodations?

3. What is the shared occupation of the Davidsons?

4. What is Mrs. Macphail's opinion of the Davidsons?

5. Which activity is not one indulged in by the passengers?

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