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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 is the passenger ship's destination?
(a) Tukwila.
(b) Tahiti.
(c) Tutuila.
(d) Bora Bora.

2. What adjective could be used to best describe Macphail?
(a) Tyrannical.
(b) Timid.
(c) Teachable.
(d) Torturous.

3. Who issues orders?
(a) Mr. Davidson.
(b) Mrs. Davidson.
(c) Island police.
(d) Trader.

4. What term does Thompson use for money?
(a) Dough.
(b) Beans.
(c) Moola.
(d) Payola.

5. What weather condition must passengers face as they disembark?
(a) Wind.
(b) Typhoon.
(c) Rain.
(d) Hurricane.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the shared occupation of the Davidsons?

2. What does Davidson argue about unsuccessfully?

3. What happens after dinner?

4. How is the issue resolved?

5. How many principal characters have been introduced to date?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What was the crux of the conversation held between the women?

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

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

7. What do the travelers soon learn about accommodations?

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

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

10. In what part of the world does the story take place?

(see the answer keys)

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