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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who issues orders?
(a) Mrs. Davidson.
(b) Island police.
(c) Trader.
(d) Mr. Davidson.

2. What is the passenger ship's destination?
(a) Tukwila.
(b) Tutuila.
(c) Tahiti.
(d) Bora Bora.

3. How much longer will the guests be required to stay on the island?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 1 week.
(d) 3 weeks.

4. What word best describes the Macphails at this point?
(a) Ambivalent.
(b) Disoriented.
(c) Concerned.
(d) Angry.

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

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

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

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

9. What type of attitude is attributed to Macphail?
(a) Live and let live.
(b) Lackadaisical.
(c) Hell hath no fury.
(d) Uptight.

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

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

12. What about Thompson does Macphail admire?
(a) Brooch.
(b) Determination.
(c) Feminine wiles.
(d) Luggage.

13. What does Thompson offer to the other passengers?
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) Fruit.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Gum.

14. What adjective can best be used to describe Mrs. Davidson?
(a) Pompous.
(b) Peculiar.
(c) Prudish.
(d) Prissy.

15. With whom does Davidson argue?
(a) Captain.
(b) Constable.
(c) Trader.
(d) Governor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What necessity is lacking on the island?

2. Which location turns out to be the main setting in the story?

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

4. Name one thing that has been eliminated from Davidson's district.

5. What happens after dinner?

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