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

2. What is the estimated year?
(a) 1919.
(b) 1908.
(c) 1931.
(d) 1946.

3. How much longer will the guests be required to stay on the island?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 1 month.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 3 weeks.

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

5. Who does not join the group under the shelter?
(a) Mrs. Davidson.
(b) Mrs. Macphail.
(c) Other passengers.
(d) Mr. Davidson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character is introduced in this section?

2. Where will the group be forced to stay?

3. With which of the following are the Macphails unfamiliar?

4. The story takes place after which war?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly describe the personality of Dr. Macphail.

2. Explain briefly the dangerous nature of working as a missionary.

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

4. What is the mode of transportation mentioned at the beginning of the story?

5. What does Macphail see on his way to the wharf?

6. What advice is given to Macphail by Mrs. Davidson?

7. What interrupts and annoys the travelers during high tea?

8. What is Davidson's epiphany regarding Thompson?

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

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

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