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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. Who is unsurprised by Davidson's actions?

2. What is Thompson's reaction?

3. Where are the mountains?

4. What prompts Thompson to go to that location?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Davidson arrange to meet with Thompson?

3. Describe Macphail's visit to the governor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

When did Davidson begin to change? What precipitated the change? Was Davidson simply reacting to his surroundings, manipulation or ego? Explain. What did the others think of the drastic change?

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