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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. Where did the Davidsons meet?

2. What is the shared occupation of the Davidsons?

3. What is the occupation of Alec Macphail?

4. Which is not eventually adopted by the island inhabitants?

5. The passengers' rooms are nearly devoid of which object?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the general reaction of the travelers?

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

3. What do the travelers soon learn about accommodations?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What bad news is brought by Davidson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

There were several initial opinions of Thompson given by various characters. Discuss the opinions of each. Which was the most accurate? Was the opinion based on fact, intuition, or prejudice? Do you think Thompson was aware of these opinions? If so, what did she think?

Essay Topic 3

Explain Mrs. Davidson's opinion on the lives of the natives. Do you think the opinion is one gained from experience or prejudice? Is the opinion accurate according to the other travelers? How might the natives feel in return?

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