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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. With whom does Macphail have dinner?
(a) Mrs. Macphail and Mrs. Davidson.
(b) Mr. Davidson.
(c) Thompson.
(d) No one.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective expresses Mrs. Macphail's opinion of Thompson?

2. With whom does Davidson argue?

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

4. Who is enamored of Thompson?

5. The passengers' rooms are nearly devoid of which object?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe briefly how the Davidsons met.

2. Once downstairs Macphail happens upon a group of people in conversation. Who are they? What are they discussing?

3. What was the crux of the conversation held between the women?

4. Where are the travelers headed in this part of the story?

5. What is Macphail's opinion about the behavior of the natives? Does the opinion agree or disagree with Mrs. Davidson's earlier comments?

6. In what part of the world does the story take place?

7. What is displeasing about the rooms rented by Horn?

8. What do the travelers do after disembarking from the ship?

9. What is the basis of the argument? What is the outcome?

10. What was one of the accomplishments the Davidsons managed to achieve in their last district?

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