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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 adjective does Macphail use to refer to the forces of nature?

2. What is Davidson's new relationship to Thompson?

3. Where does Thompson want to go?

4. When is the deportation scheduled to take place?

5. How long does Thompson lament?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Macphail respond to the weather?

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

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

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

7. What is the outcome of the meeting? What is Davidson's reaction?

8. How does Davidson arrange to meet with Thompson?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

On several occasions the Davidsons regale the Macphails with details of their missionary work. Explain how the couple got started, how and where they met, and how their devotion to missionary work affected their relationship. Also examine the locales mentioned in the story and how they were influenced by the Davidsons' work.

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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