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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. How is the issue resolved?

2. Where do the passengers sleep?

3. How many people converse with Macphail?

4. To whom is Mr. Davidson compared?

5. From what ailment is Macphail recovering?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. At this point, how far are the travelers from their destination?

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

5. What is the general reaction of the travelers?

6. What does Macphail see on his way to the wharf?

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

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

9. Who lives in the area above the trader's store?

10. What bad news is brought by Davidson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

On several occasions the Davidsons regale the Macphails with details of their missionary work. Explain how the couple got started, how and where they met, and how their devotion to missionary work affected their relationship. Also examine the locales mentioned in the story and how they were influenced by the Davidsons' work.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Macphail believes that many of Davidson's actions are more closely related to fascism than Christianity. Examine the use of religion in relation to leaders trying to get their own way and assert their authority over others. Give examples, results, and consequences.

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