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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 does Macphail fetch?
(a) Water.
(b) Concierge.
(c) Luggage.
(d) Constable.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective could be used to best describe Macphail?

2. What type of attitude is attributed to Macphail?

3. Which location turns out to be the main setting in the story?

4. Davidson believes Thompson is involved in which profession?

5. From which country had Mrs. Davidson just returned?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the collective general personality of each couple?

3. Briefly describe the personality of Dr. Macphail.

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

5. What is Mrs. Davidson's opinion on the fashion of the natives?

6. At this point, how far are the travelers from their destination?

7. What happens when Davidson storms into Thompson's room?

8. What is the outcome of Davidson's visit with the governor?

9. Who lives in the area above the trader's store?

10. During the conversation between Dr. Macphail and Mrs. Davidson, the woman announces she is grateful for what regarding the island?

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