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

2. What term does Thompson use for money?
(a) Beans.
(b) Dough.
(c) Moola.
(d) Payola.

3. What adjective is used by Mrs. Davidson to describe the inhabitants?
(a) Ugly.
(b) Untidy.
(c) Immoral.
(d) Mean.

4. Mrs. Davidson criticizes which behavior of the inhabitants?
(a) Devotion to ritual.
(b) Inappropriate marital practices.
(c) Gaiety.
(d) Cannibalism.

5. What annoys the travelers?
(a) Mosquitoes.
(b) Loud music.
(c) Barking dog.
(d) Each other.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With whom does Davidson argue?

3. Which word best describes Thompson's figure?

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

5. Who sends Macphail on the errand?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Davidson's epiphany regarding Thompson?

4. Describe briefly how the Davidsons met.

5. What is the general reaction of the travelers?

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

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

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

9. What was the crux of the conversation held between the women?

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

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