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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. At this point in the story, how far away from port is the ship?
(a) 12 days.
(b) 12 hours.
(c) 4 hours.
(d) 8 days.

2. Which character is introduced in this section?
(a) Mrs. Ferguson.
(b) Miss Thompson.
(c) Reverend Swank.
(d) Mr. Horn.

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

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

5. Who sends Macphail on the errand?
(a) Mrs. Macphail.
(b) Mr. Davidson.
(c) Himself.
(d) Mrs. Davidson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Macphail claims her husband is acting which way with Mr. Davidson?

2. What adjective is used by Mrs. Davidson to describe the inhabitants?

3. What is the occupation of Alec Macphail?

4. Who is enamored of Thompson?

5. What weather condition must passengers face as they disembark?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Briefly describe the personality of Dr. Macphail.

7. What is Davidson's epiphany regarding Thompson?

8. What bad news is brought by Davidson?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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