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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. Davidson attempts to use which of the following as a tool for persuasion?

2. How long is Thompson's potential sentence?

3. Describe Thompson's room.

4. Who or what does Thompson agree to face?

5. What was Davidson wrong about?

Short Essay Questions

1. What occurs on Sunday? What is Davidson's reaction?

2. How does Macphail respond to the weather?

3. How does Davidson arrange to meet with Thompson?

4. How does Thompson's demeanor change toward Davidson and the others?

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

6. What is Davidson's latest epiphany regarding Thompson and her reluctance to go to San Francisco?

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

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

9. What is the confession Mrs. Davidson makes to Dr. Macphail?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Davidson attempts to override the Governor's decision through the threat of contacting powerful allies in the United States. Discuss the Governor's position and authority on the island. To whom would the governor have to answer regarding political pressure? What kind of political influence did Davidson have? Where were the allies? How could they have pressured the Governor into changing his mind? Did the plan work?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Explain Mrs. Davidson's opinion on the lives of the natives. Do you think the opinion is one gained from experience or prejudice? Is the opinion accurate according to the other travelers? How might the natives feel in return?

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