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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of day does Mrs. Davidson spend with Mrs. Macphail telling endless tales of her experiences?

2. What type of attitude is attributed to Macphail?

3. What is the argument about?

4. The inhabitants on the island do not celebrate or practice _____________.

5. How long was the position held?

Short Essay Questions

1. What invitation is issued after the matter is settled?

2. What is the reaction of the women when they learn about Thompson's arrival?

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

4. What do the travelers do after disembarking from the ship?

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

6. What is the mode of transportation mentioned at the beginning of the story?

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

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

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

10. Briefly describe the personality of Dr. Macphail.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why did Davidson commit suicide? What was Macphail's assessment of the way in which Davidson chose to do it? What is your opinion? What other options might Davidson have exercised rather than suicide? Would there have been a less painful way to do it? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the personalities and characteristics of Mrs. Macphail and Mrs. Davidson.

Essay Topic 3

Examine Davidson's initial meeting with the governor. What was the purpose? What was the result? Was there anything that Davidson could have said to make the governor change his mind? Was the governor's decision rational? Which side of the argument do you identify with most? Did Davidson let the issue rest?

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