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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. Mrs. Davidson is worried that her husband is doing what?

2. Who do the women meet on the way?

3. Where do the women walk?

4. What word describes Thompson's new look?

5. How long does Thompson want to stay in Pago Pago?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Davidson arrange to meet with Thompson?

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

9. How does Macphail respond to the weather?

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

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

Why did Davidson commit suicide? What was Macphail's assessment of the way in which Davidson chose to do it? What is your opinion? What other options might Davidson have exercised rather than suicide? Would there have been a less painful way to do it? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Macphail believes that many of Davidson's actions are more closely related to fascism than Christianity. Examine the use of religion in relation to leaders trying to get their own way and assert their authority over others. Give examples, results, and consequences.

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