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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11, and 12, pp. 109-140.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator try to conceal from Toby?
(a) His poor health.
(b) His hunger.
(c) His fear of the natives.
(d) His plan to return to the ship.

2. Where does the narrator plan to go when he deserts his ship?
(a) To the mountains.
(b) To Tahiti.
(c) To Australia.
(d) To the harbor on the other side of the island.

3. Since what year had the island of Nukuheva been known to the Americans, at the outset of the book?
(a) 1812.
(b) 1791.
(c) 1822.
(d) 1758.

4. What do the narrator and Toby find on the mountain?
(a) That there are no fruit trees.
(b) That the natives are hostile.
(c) That the natives are friendly.
(d) That they are being followed.

5. How do Toby and the narrator descend the second waterfall?
(a) They climb down the cliff.
(b) They jump into the water.
(c) By hanging vines.
(d) By a path.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator use when he descends the waterfall?

2. When do the narrator and Toby decide to desert?

3. According to the narrator, what do sea birds signal?

4. On what kind of ship is the narrator sailing?

5. Who are the Typees?

(see the answer key)

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