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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 was Davidson wrong about?

2. What adjective could be used for Thompson's new attitude?

3. What activity is required by Davidson?

4. Describe Thompson's behavior.

5. Macphail begins to doubt what about Thompson?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the purpose for Macphail's visit to Thompson's room? What does he find?

3. Describe Macphail's visit to the governor.

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

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

6. How has Davidson's opinion of Thompson changed? Why?

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

8. What is Macphail's reaction to the interaction between Davidson and Thompson?

9. How does Macphail respond to the weather?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Davidsons like to assert their authority and thrust their opinions onto others. Examine the authority the couple has as missionaries. Is the authority legal or implied? If not legal, why do people comply? What is the typical reaction of those on the receiving end of Davidson's preaching?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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