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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lines 260 - 305.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. To whom does Macphail speak?
(a) Mr. Davidson.
(b) Mrs. Davidson.
(c) First mate.
(d) Purser.

4. To whom is Mr. Davidson compared?
(a) Moses.
(b) Attila the Hun.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Napoleon.

5. What is the occupation of Alec Macphail?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Quartermaster.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Missionary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sends Macphail on the errand?

2. Which activity is not one indulged in by the passengers?

3. What region is designated for the Davidsons?

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

5. Name one theme in the story thus far?

(see the answer key)

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