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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. Mrs. Davidson is grateful for which of the following?

2. Which characters argue?

3. How long was the position held?

4. Which word best describes Thompson's figure?

5. Who is not among that group?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Briefly describe the personality of Dr. Macphail.

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

4. What is Davidson's epiphany regarding Thompson?

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

6. To whom is Davidson compared by Dr. Macphail?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Thompson is clearly a manipulative and powerful woman. Examine the woman's motives. Why do you think she was on the island? What is her back story? What was the crime she committed in San Francisco? What was the right decision made by the governor in regards to the deportation? What might happen to Thompson in the near future?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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