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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lines 832 - 959.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who oversees dinner?
(a) Busboy.
(b) Chef.
(c) Horn.
(d) Mrs. Davidson.

2. With whom does Davidson argue?
(a) Trader.
(b) Constable.
(c) Governor.
(d) Captain.

3. What object does Davidson attempt to break?
(a) Tea pot.
(b) Window.
(c) Chair.
(d) Gramophone.

4. What adjective does Macphail use to refer to the forces of nature?
(a) Mysterious.
(b) Savage.
(c) Fortuitous.
(d) Fickle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which location turns out to be the main setting in the story?

2. What does Davidson seem to be working on at this time?

3. Davidson believes Thompson is involved in which profession?

4. What is Davidson's view of music on the Sabbath.

5. What does Macphail see in the morning?

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