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

2. What does Macphail see in the morning?
(a) Man overboard.
(b) Whale.
(c) Island.
(d) Storm clouds.

3. How many principal characters have been introduced to date?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

4. What adjective is used by Mrs. Davidson to describe the inhabitants?
(a) Ugly.
(b) Untidy.
(c) Immoral.
(d) Mean.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the passenger ship's destination?

2. To whom is Mr. Davidson compared?

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

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

5. Mrs. Davidson criticizes which behavior of the inhabitants?

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