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

2. What word might Macphail use to describe Davidson's tactics?
(a) Fascist.
(b) Fair.
(c) Underhanded.
(d) Dictatorial.

3. The inhabitants on the island do not celebrate or practice _____________.
(a) Marriage.
(b) American holidays.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Birthdays.

4. What does Davidson argue about unsuccessfully?
(a) Cold.
(b) Sleeping arrangements.
(c) Quarantine.
(d) Food.

5. Thanks to the Davidsons, what type of values are attributed to the island natives?
(a) Personal.
(b) Social.
(c) Mormon.
(d) Monetary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Macphail hope will impress the Davidsons?

2. What does Macphail see in the morning?

3. What about Thompson does Macphail admire?

4. What island group does the ship visit?

5. Which word would Macphail use to describe the natives?

Short Essay Questions

1. What bad news is brought by Davidson?

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

3. What is Mrs. Davidson's opinion on the inhabitants of Tutuila?

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

5. What was one of the accomplishments the Davidsons managed to achieve in their last district?

6. What is displeasing about the rooms rented by Horn?

7. Once downstairs Macphail happens upon a group of people in conversation. Who are they? What are they discussing?

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

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

10. What interrupts and annoys the travelers during high tea?

(see the answer keys)

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