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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lines 510 - 662.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens after dinner?
(a) Guests play cards.
(b) Guests read.
(c) Guests go to bed.
(d) Guests watch television.

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

4. Name one theme in the story thus far?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Values.
(c) Chastity.
(d) Determination.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The story takes place after which war?

3. What does Mrs. Macphail hope will impress the Davidsons?

4. Who informs the group of the prolonged quarantine?

5. From which country had Mrs. Davidson just returned?

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