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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. Which location turns out to be the main setting in the story?
(a) Tahiti.
(b) Tutuila.
(c) Jamaica.
(d) Pago Pago.

2. Where did the Davidsons meet?
(a) Syracuse.
(b) Boston.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Philadelphia.

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

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

5. What word might Macphail use to describe Davidson's tactics?
(a) Fascist.
(b) Underhanded.
(c) Dictatorial.
(d) Fair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the passenger ship's destination?

2. What interrupts the group's conversation?

3. What is the name of the trader?

4. What does Davidson argue about unsuccessfully?

5. To whom is Mr. Davidson compared?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What do the travelers soon learn about accommodations?

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

5. What bad news is brought by Davidson?

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

7. What are the Macphails' activities the following morning?

8. To whom is Davidson compared by Dr. Macphail?

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

10. Briefly describe the personality of Dr. Macphail.

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