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

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

3. The inhabitants on the island do not celebrate or practice _____________.
(a) Birthdays.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Christianity.
(d) American holidays.

4. Where does the ship dock?
(a) Guam.
(b) Bora Bora.
(c) Tonga.
(d) Pago Pago.

5. Which activity is not one indulged in by the passengers?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Smoking.
(d) Gambling.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the occupation of Alec Macphail?

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

4. What does Macphail see in the morning?

5. Who joins Macphail as the boat approaches the harbor?

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