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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 item does Thompson wear constantly?

2. What is Davidson's new relationship to Thompson?

3. What adjective is used to describe the governor?

4. Where is Thompson to be deported?

5. How does the person greet the women?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Macphail respond to the weather?

2. What is Davidson's new proclamation regarding Thompson and her character?

3. What is the main activity in the house over the next four days?

4. What is the purpose and plan surrounding Thompson's plea to Macphail?

5. Describe Thompson's physical change during this time.

6. What happens the night before Thompson is due to leave the island for San Francisco?

7. How does Davidson arrange to meet with Thompson?

8. What is Davidson's solution to Thompson's predicament?

9. Why does Thompson meet with the governor? What is the outcome?

10. Describe the interaction between Thompson and the other travelers over the next few days.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Horn is an interesting and somewhat enigmatic character. Horn is not a native but seems to be accepted as one. Why? What is Horn's interest in the island? Describe Horn's business. The author also creates juxtaposition with Horn's attitudes and actions against his physical description. Examine the juxtaposition and how it is or is not effective in the story.

Essay Topic 3

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

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