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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Macphail's opinion of the Davidsons?
(a) Antagonistic.
(b) Liberal.
(c) Flaky.
(d) Judgmental.

3. Which of the following has been practically eradicated from Davidson's district?
(a) Fishing.
(b) Living in huts.
(c) Native dress.
(d) Leis.

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

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

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

7. How does Mrs. Davidson feel about Mr. Davidson?
(a) Loathes him.
(b) Idolizes him.
(c) Fears him.
(d) Tolerates him.

8. What is the occupation of Alec Macphail?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Quartermaster.
(c) Missionary.
(d) Doctor.

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

10. What object does Davidson attempt to break?
(a) Window.
(b) Chair.
(c) Gramophone.
(d) Tea pot.

11. Who sends Macphail on the errand?
(a) Himself.
(b) Mr. Davidson.
(c) Mrs. Macphail.
(d) Mrs. Davidson.

12. What is the name of the trader?
(a) Chase.
(b) Peters.
(c) Swan.
(d) Horn.

13. What is the argument about?
(a) Weather.
(b) Fare.
(c) Quarantine.
(d) Lack of entertainment.

14. To whom does Macphail speak?
(a) Mr. Davidson.
(b) Mrs. Davidson.
(c) First mate.
(d) Purser.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Thanks to the Davidsons, what type of values are attributed to the island natives?

2. What is the passenger ship's destination?

3. Who oversees dinner?

4. What disease breaks out on the island?

5. What adjective is used by Mrs. Davidson to describe the inhabitants?

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