View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lines 960 - 1120.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Davidson attempts to use which of the following as a tool for persuasion?
(a) God.
(b) Political influence.
(c) Sex.
(d) Wine.

2. What do the Davidsons have over the Macphails?
(a) Authority.
(b) Experience.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Intelligence.

3. Mrs. Davidson is grateful for which of the following?
(a) Croissants.
(b) Remembering her raincoat.
(c) Not having to serve on the island.
(d) Hot coffee.

4. Where does Macphail go?
(a) General store.
(b) Wharf.
(c) Bed.
(d) Home.

5. Mrs. Davidson criticizes which behavior of the inhabitants?
(a) Devotion to ritual.
(b) Inappropriate marital practices.
(c) Cannibalism.
(d) Gaiety.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of Alec Macphail?

2. Who does not join the group under the shelter?

3. With whom does Davidson argue?

4. From what are the passengers required to take shelter?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 148 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample