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

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

3. From what ailment is Macphail recovering?
(a) Amnesia.
(b) War wound.
(c) Skull fracture.
(d) Broken leg.

4. Which adjective is used to describe Macphail?
(a) Rambunctious.
(b) Reasonable.
(c) Ridiculous.
(d) Rash.

5. What island group does the ship visit?
(a) Canary Islands.
(b) Faulkland Islands.
(c) Solomon Islands.
(d) Samoan Islands.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective is used by Mrs. Davidson to describe the inhabitants?

2. What is Macphail's opinion of the Davidsons?

3. Name one thing that has been eliminated from Davidson's district.

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

5. Name one theme in the story thus far?

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