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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 Thompson's potential job?

2. Strained meetings with Thompson go on for how many nights?

3. What does Davidson seem to be working on at this time?

4. What does Thompson ask for from Macphail?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the encounter between Thompson and the other women. What is the result of Thompson's actions?

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

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

4. How does Davidson arrange to meet with Thompson?

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

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

7. Describe Macphail's visit to the governor.

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

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

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

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

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 3

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.

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