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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. Where is Thompson to be deported?

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

3. To what does Davidson compare Thompson?

4. What concern surrounds the request?

5. What fascinates Davidson?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Thompson's reaction to Davidson's solution to her problem? What happens next?

2. What are Macphail's thoughts regarding the confession?

3. How does Macphail respond to the weather?

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

5. Describe Macphail's visit to the governor.

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

7. What is Horn's forecast for the island's weather? Is this a common occurrence?

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

9. How does Davidson arrange to meet with Thompson?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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