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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 is the estimated year?
(a) 1931.
(b) 1919.
(c) 1946.
(d) 1908.

2. Who informs the group of the prolonged quarantine?
(a) Small boy.
(b) Island doctor.
(c) Mr. Davidson.
(d) Trader.

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

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

5. To whom does Macphail speak?
(a) Mr. Davidson.
(b) Mrs. Davidson.
(c) First mate.
(d) Purser.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the passenger ship's destination?

3. Who supposedly lives at the ship's destination?

4. What island group does the ship visit?

5. What is the occupation of Alec Macphail?

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