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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lines 180 - 259.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the passengers forced to deal with in relation to the accommodations?
(a) Rats.
(b) Dirt.
(c) Cold.
(d) Discomfort.

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

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

4. The story takes place after which war?
(a) World War II.
(b) Crimean War.
(c) World War I.
(d) Spanish Civil War.

5. What is Mrs. Macphail's opinion of the Davidsons?
(a) Conservative.
(b) Respectable.
(c) Honorable.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. The inhabitants on the island do not celebrate or practice _____________.

2. Who issues orders?

3. What necessity is lacking on the island?

4. At this point in the story, how far away from port is the ship?

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

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