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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 time of day does Mrs. Davidson spend with Mrs. Macphail telling endless tales of her experiences?

2. What happens after dinner?

3. What does Macphail fetch?

4. What is the name of the trader?

5. What weather condition must passengers face as they disembark?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the outcome of Davidson's visit with the governor?

2. Briefly describe the personality of Dr. Macphail.

3. Describe briefly how the Davidsons met.

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

5. What do the travelers soon learn about accommodations?

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

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

8. What is Mrs. Davidson's opinion on the fashion of the natives?

9. What interrupts and annoys the travelers during high tea?

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

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

Thompson had a plan to go to Australia. The plan was thwarted by Davidson's intervention with the governor. Discuss the steps taken by Davidson as well as his reasons. Explain the reaction of the governor. What was Thompson's reaction to the news of her foiled plan? What did Thompson do to try and reverse the decision?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the main setting in the story, the final destination, and any unusual occurrences that happen on the way. How might the story have turned out differently if the measles outbreak had not occurred?

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