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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. What fascinates Davidson?
(a) Ship's log.
(b) Thompson's transformation.
(c) Color of sunset.
(d) Cure for measels.

2. Describe Thompson's behavior.
(a) Morose.
(b) Adventurous.
(c) Perplexed.
(d) Ecstatic.

3. How long does Thompson want to stay in Pago Pago?
(a) 8 days.
(b) 2 months.
(c) A few weeks.
(d) 1 year.

4. What concern surrounds the request?
(a) Quarantine.
(b) Travel arrangements.
(c) Water supply.
(d) Illness.

5. What adjective is used to describe the governor?
(a) Cordial.
(b) Manipulative.
(c) Obstinate.
(d) Rude.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Macphail view Davidson?

2. What begins to thrive on the island?

3. Describe Thompson's room.

4. Mrs. Davidson is worried that her husband is doing what?

5. Davidson contacts people in which U.S. city?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the interaction between Thompson and the other travelers over the next few days.

2. Why does Thompson meet with the governor? What is the outcome?

3. What is the main activity in the house over the next four days?

4. What happens the night before Thompson is due to leave the island for San Francisco?

5. What is Davidson's new proclamation regarding Thompson and her character?

6. What is Davidson's latest epiphany regarding Thompson and her reluctance to go to San Francisco?

7. What is Macphail's reaction to the interaction between Davidson and Thompson?

8. What is Thompson's reaction to Davidson's solution to her problem? What happens next?

9. How does Thompson's demeanor change toward Davidson and the others?

10. What is Davidson's solution to Thompson's predicament?

(see the answer keys)

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