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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 weather condition must passengers face as they disembark?

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

3. Who supposedly lives at the ship's destination?

4. From what ailment is Macphail recovering?

5. Who lives above the store?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What advice is given to Macphail by Mrs. Davidson?

3. What are the Macphails' activities the following morning?

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

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

6. What bad news is brought by Davidson?

7. What do the travelers soon learn about accommodations?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Explain in details the Davidsons' missionary experience. Include length of service, locations, and missions accomplished. What religion is most closely related to the Davidsons' ideals and actions? What kind of training would it take to become a missionary? How would you approach the job?

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