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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lines 48 - 179.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Macphail see in the morning?
(a) Island.
(b) Storm clouds.
(c) Whale.
(d) Man overboard.

2. Which adjective is used to describe Macphail?
(a) Rash.
(b) Rambunctious.
(c) Reasonable.
(d) Ridiculous.

3. What is the shared occupation of the Davidsons?
(a) First mates.
(b) Scientists.
(c) Missionaries.
(d) Doctors.

4. How many principal characters have been introduced to date?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

5. What do the Macphails discuss in their cabin?
(a) Packing techniques.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Weather.
(d) Davidsons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of day does Mrs. Davidson spend with Mrs. Macphail telling endless tales of her experiences?

2. What type of attitude is attributed to Macphail?

3. Thanks to the Davidsons, what type of values are attributed to the island natives?

4. The story takes place after which war?

5. The inhabitants on the island do not celebrate or practice _____________.

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