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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what ailment is Macphail recovering?
(a) Amnesia.
(b) Broken leg.
(c) Skull fracture.
(d) War wound.

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

3. Which word best describes Thompson's figure?
(a) Round.
(b) Plump.
(c) Stodgy.
(d) Flat.

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

5. Thanks to the Davidsons, what type of values are attributed to the island natives?
(a) Monetary.
(b) Social.
(c) Personal.
(d) Mormon.

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

7. How many people converse with Macphail?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

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

9. The story takes place after which war?
(a) World War II.
(b) Crimean War.
(c) World War I.
(d) Spanish Civil War.

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

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

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

13. Which of the following garners Mrs. Davidson's disapproval?
(a) Mr. Davidson's hat.
(b) Native dress.
(c) Lack of modern facilities.
(d) Stale coffee.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the ship dock?

2. Which character is introduced in this section?

3. Who is not among that group?

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

5. What adjective can best be used to describe Mrs. Davidson?

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