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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. Describe Thompson's appearance.
(a) Fastidious.
(b) Disheveled.
(c) Haphazard.
(d) Elaborate.

2. From what does Davidson suffer?
(a) Hiccups.
(b) Fever.
(c) Malaria.
(d) Strange dreams.

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

4. How does Davidson feel about Thompson at this point in the story?
(a) Repulsion.
(b) Lustful.
(c) Angry.
(d) Sad.

5. What word describes Thompson's new look?
(a) Colorful.
(b) Drab.
(c) Gawdy.
(d) Spontaneous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about Thompson has supposedly changed?

2. Who believes that the natives have evil intent?

3. Who spends time talking with Thompson?

4. Where does everyone else go?

5. How long does Thompson want to stay in Pago Pago?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the confession Mrs. Davidson makes to Dr. Macphail?

2. What occurs on Sunday? What is Davidson's reaction?

3. What are Macphail's thoughts regarding the confession?

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

5. How has Davidson's opinion of Thompson changed? Why?

6. How does Davidson arrange to meet with Thompson?

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

8. What is the purpose for Macphail's visit to Thompson's room? What does he find?

9. How does Macphail respond to the weather?

10. What is the governor's opinion of Davidson?

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