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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. How does Davidson feel about Thompson at this point in the story?

2. Who do the women look to to solve their issue?

3. From what does Davidson suffer?

4. What does Thompson ask for from Macphail?

5. Who is the first to comment on Davidson's strange behavior?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Davidson arrange to meet with Thompson?

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

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

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

5. What is the governor's opinion of Davidson?

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

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

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

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

10. How does Macphail respond to the weather?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Davidson's various approaches with Thompson throughout the story. Which was the most effective? Which was the most ineffective? What could Davidson have done differently that would have changed the outcome of the story? What might you have done in Davidson's place?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

At the end of the story it is clear that Davidson was manipulated by Thompson. Explain in detail what Thompson did to Davidson and the results of those actions. What was Thompson's goal? Was the goal achieved? What might Thompson do next?

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