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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 money?
(a) Beans.
(b) Dough.
(c) Payola.
(d) Moola.

2. What adjective expresses Mrs. Macphail's opinion of Thompson?
(a) Flaky.
(b) Crass.
(c) Unrefined.
(d) Common.

3. Who is enamored of Thompson?
(a) Swan.
(b) Davidson.
(c) Macphail.
(d) Horn.

4. Who is not among that group?
(a) Horn.
(b) Swan.
(c) Mrs. Davidson.
(d) Quartermaster.

5. Who takes charge of the situation?
(a) Macphail.
(b) Mrs. Davidson.
(c) Ship's captain.
(d) Trader.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long will the group be quarantined?

2. Who oversees dinner?

3. What necessity is lacking on the island?

4. What is Davidson's general state of mind?

5. Where had Davidson served on a previous mission?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the reaction of the women when they learn about Thompson's arrival?

2. What do the travelers soon learn about accommodations?

3. Describe briefly how the Davidsons met.

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

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

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

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

8. What is the general reaction of the travelers?

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

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

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