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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lines 510 - 662.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the argument about?
(a) Lack of entertainment.
(b) Quarantine.
(c) Fare.
(d) Weather.

3. Name one thing that has been eliminated from Davidson's district.
(a) Wearing black.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Performing music on the beach.
(d) Cursing.

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

5. Who does not join the group under the shelter?
(a) Mr. Davidson.
(b) Other passengers.
(c) Mrs. Davidson.
(d) Mrs. Macphail.

Short Answer Questions

1. The story takes place after which war?

2. What is the shared occupation of the Davidsons?

3. What type of clothing does Thomson prefer?

4. From what are the passengers required to take shelter?

5. Who informs the group of the prolonged quarantine?

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