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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. How many people converse with Macphail?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

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

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

4. What necessity is lacking on the island?
(a) Hotel.
(b) Telephone.
(c) Television.
(d) Cars.

5. Mrs. Davidson is grateful for which of the following?
(a) Hot coffee.
(b) Not having to serve on the island.
(c) Remembering her raincoat.
(d) Croissants.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who lives above the store?

2. Who does Davidson go to visit?

3. What is the name of the trader?

4. What is Davidson's general state of mind?

5. Name one thing that has been eliminated from Davidson's district.

Short Essay Questions

1. During the conversation between Dr. Macphail and Mrs. Davidson, the woman announces she is grateful for what regarding the island?

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

3. Who lives in the area above the trader's store?

4. What is the collective general personality of each couple?

5. What advice is given to Macphail by Mrs. Davidson?

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

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 was the crux of the conversation held between the women?

9. To whom is Davidson compared by Dr. Macphail?

10. What is the outcome of Davidson's visit with the governor?

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