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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What adjective could be used to best describe Macphail?
(a) Tyrannical.
(b) Torturous.
(c) Teachable.
(d) Timid.

2. What does Macphail fetch?
(a) Concierge.
(b) Constable.
(c) Water.
(d) Luggage.

3. What annoys the travelers?
(a) Loud music.
(b) Mosquitoes.
(c) Each other.
(d) Barking dog.

4. Where is the offer fulfilled?
(a) In a restaurant.
(b) In Thompson's room.
(c) On the shore.
(d) On the ship's upper deck.

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

6. What term does Thompson use for alcohol?
(a) Hooch.
(b) Jack.
(c) Lighter fluid.
(d) Shine.

7. How long was the position held?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 7 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 5 years.

8. Mrs. Macphail claims her husband is acting which way with Mr. Davidson?
(a) Cruel.
(b) Jovial.
(c) Menacing.
(d) Harsh.

9. What type of clothing does Thomson prefer?
(a) Modern.
(b) Victorian.
(c) Thrift store.
(d) Modest.

10. What time of day does Mrs. Davidson spend with Mrs. Macphail telling endless tales of her experiences?
(a) Morning.
(b) Evening.
(c) Late night.
(d) Afternoon.

11. What does Davidson argue about unsuccessfully?
(a) Food.
(b) Quarantine.
(c) Sleeping arrangements.
(d) Cold.

12. Which location turns out to be the main setting in the story?
(a) Tahiti.
(b) Tutuila.
(c) Jamaica.
(d) Pago Pago.

13. What adjective expresses Mrs. Macphail's opinion of Thompson?
(a) Unrefined.
(b) Flaky.
(c) Crass.
(d) Common.

14. Davidson believes Thompson is involved in which profession?
(a) Artistic.
(b) Prostitution.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Law.

15. Who oversees dinner?
(a) Chef.
(b) Mrs. Davidson.
(c) Busboy.
(d) Horn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Davidson go to visit?

2. What word might Macphail use to describe Davidson's tactics?

3. What is the passenger ship's destination?

4. With whom does Macphail have dinner?

5. To whom is Mr. Davidson compared?

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