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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where had Davidson served on a previous mission?
(a) Java.
(b) American Samoa.
(c) Maritimes.
(d) Solomon Islands.

2. What is the passenger ship's destination?
(a) Tahiti.
(b) Tutuila.
(c) Bora Bora.
(d) Tukwila.

3. The passengers' rooms are nearly devoid of which object?
(a) Linens.
(b) Books.
(c) Light.
(d) Furniture.

4. Which word best describes Thompson's figure?
(a) Flat.
(b) Stodgy.
(c) Plump.
(d) Round.

5. Which word would Macphail use to describe the natives?
(a) Hostile.
(b) Frivolous.
(c) Polite.
(d) Immoral.

6. What does Macphail fetch?
(a) Constable.
(b) Luggage.
(c) Water.
(d) Concierge.

7. What time of day does Mrs. Davidson spend with Mrs. Macphail telling endless tales of her experiences?
(a) Evening.
(b) Morning.
(c) Afternoon.
(d) Late night.

8. Where is the offer fulfilled?
(a) On the ship's upper deck.
(b) In Thompson's room.
(c) In a restaurant.
(d) On the shore.

9. How long was the position held?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 7 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 10 years.

10. Who lives above the store?
(a) Sparrows.
(b) No one.
(c) Horn and his family.
(d) Drifter named Bob.

11. Where does Macphail go?
(a) Home.
(b) General store.
(c) Wharf.
(d) Bed.

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

13. What is the estimated year?
(a) 1908.
(b) 1946.
(c) 1931.
(d) 1919.

14. Where will the group be forced to stay?
(a) In the local infirmary.
(b) Pago Pago.
(c) In a hotel.
(d) Aboard the ship.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character is introduced in this section?

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

3. What adjective can best be used to describe Mrs. Davidson?

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

5. What word might Macphail use to describe Davidson's tactics?

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