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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lines 48 - 179.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What weather condition must passengers face as they disembark?
(a) Typhoon.
(b) Rain.
(c) Hurricane.
(d) Wind.

2. What type of attitude is attributed to Macphail?
(a) Lackadaisical.
(b) Hell hath no fury.
(c) Live and let live.
(d) Uptight.

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

4. What region is designated for the Davidsons?
(a) South.
(b) West.
(c) East.
(d) North.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the estimated year?

2. How many principal characters have been introduced to date?

3. The story takes place after which war?

4. Name one theme in the story thus far?

5. What adjective can best be used to describe Mrs. Davidson?

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