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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is enamored of Thompson?
(a) Horn.
(b) Macphail.
(c) Swan.
(d) Davidson.

2. How much longer will the guests be required to stay on the island?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 3 weeks.
(c) 1 month.
(d) 2 weeks.

3. Where did the Davidsons meet?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Boston.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Syracuse.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of clothing does Thomson prefer?

2. Who is not among that group?

3. To whom does Macphail speak?

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

5. Who supposedly lives at the ship's destination?

Short Essay Questions

1. At this point, how far are the travelers from their destination?

2. What is the reaction of the women when they learn about Thompson's arrival?

3. In what part of the world does the story take place?

4. What is the basis of the argument? What is the outcome?

5. What happens when Davidson storms into Thompson's room?

6. What do the travelers soon learn about accommodations?

7. What is Macphail's opinion about the behavior of the natives? Does the opinion agree or disagree with Mrs. Davidson's earlier comments?

8. What bad news is brought by Davidson?

9. What is Mrs. Davidson's opinion on the fashion of the natives?

10. Describe briefly how the Davidsons met.

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