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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where had Davidson served on a previous mission?
(a) Solomon Islands.
(b) American Samoa.
(c) Java.
(d) Maritimes.

2. The passengers' rooms are nearly devoid of which object?
(a) Furniture.
(b) Linens.
(c) Books.
(d) Light.

3. Which adjective is used to describe Macphail?
(a) Reasonable.
(b) Ridiculous.
(c) Rambunctious.
(d) Rash.

4. From what are the passengers required to take shelter?
(a) Hail.
(b) Rain.
(c) Mrs. Davidson.
(d) Drive by shooting.

5. Which activity is not one indulged in by the passengers?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Smoking.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Gambling.

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

7. What region is designated for the Davidsons?
(a) South.
(b) North.
(c) East.
(d) West.

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

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

10. Who takes charge of the situation?
(a) Mrs. Davidson.
(b) Ship's captain.
(c) Trader.
(d) Macphail.

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

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

13. Who is not among that group?
(a) Mrs. Davidson.
(b) Swan.
(c) Horn.
(d) Quartermaster.

14. Who does not join the group under the shelter?
(a) Mr. Davidson.
(b) Mrs. Davidson.
(c) Mrs. Macphail.
(d) Other passengers.

15. Which character is accustomed to getting his/her own way?
(a) Mr. Davidson.
(b) Dr. Macphail.
(c) Mrs. Davidson.
(d) Mrs. Macphail.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who joins Macphail as the boat approaches the harbor?

2. What term does Thompson use for alcohol?

3. Name one theme in the story thus far?

4. What annoys the travelers?

5. Where do the passengers sleep?

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