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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 word describes Thompson's new look?

2. How does Macphail view Davidson?

3. What about Thompson has supposedly changed?

4. What is Davidson's view of music on the Sabbath.

5. What is offered to Thompson?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

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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