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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. What is the shared occupation of the Davidsons?

3. Who does not join the group under the shelter?

4. Who oversees dinner?

5. Mrs. Macphail claims her husband is acting which way with Mr. Davidson?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What bad news is brought by Davidson?

3. What is the general reaction of the travelers?

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

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

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

7. What is the basis of the argument? What is the outcome?

8. Briefly describe the personality of Dr. Macphail.

9. What do the travelers soon learn about accommodations?

10. Where are the travelers headed in this part of the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Davidson's various approaches with Thompson throughout the story. Which was the most effective? Which was the most ineffective? What could Davidson have done differently that would have changed the outcome of the story? What might you have done in Davidson's place?

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

Give an overview of the personality of Horn. What is unusual about the man? What about Horn contradicts the appearance the man chooses to present? What is the collective opinion of the travelers about Horn? What is Horn's status in the community?

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