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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom is Mr. Davidson compared?
(a) Napoleon.
(b) Moses.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Attila the Hun.

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

3. What weather condition must passengers face as they disembark?
(a) Hurricane.
(b) Wind.
(c) Rain.
(d) Typhoon.

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

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

6. What necessity is lacking on the island?
(a) Television.
(b) Cars.
(c) Hotel.
(d) Telephone.

7. Who lives above the store?
(a) Drifter named Bob.
(b) Horn and his family.
(c) Sparrows.
(d) No one.

8. Which is not eventually adopted by the island inhabitants?
(a) Religious values.
(b) European dress.
(c) New hygiene standards.
(d) Change in sexual habits.

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

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

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

12. Mrs. Davidson is grateful for which of the following?
(a) Croissants.
(b) Not having to serve on the island.
(c) Remembering her raincoat.
(d) Hot coffee.

13. Where does the ship dock?
(a) Bora Bora.
(b) Guam.
(c) Pago Pago.
(d) Tonga.

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

15. What do the Macphails discuss in their cabin?
(a) Weather.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Davidsons.
(d) Packing techniques.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the estimated year?

2. How much longer will the guests be required to stay on the island?

3. Which activity is not one indulged in by the passengers?

4. How long will the group be quarantined?

5. Which of the following do the women believe Thompson possesses?

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