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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. Which location turns out to be the main setting in the story?

2. How is the issue resolved?

3. What type of attitude is attributed to Macphail?

4. What does Thompson offer to the other passengers?

5. What is the passenger ship's destination?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the crux of the conversation held between the women?

2. Describe briefly how the Davidsons met.

3. What do the travelers soon learn about accommodations?

4. What was one of the accomplishments the Davidsons managed to achieve in their last district?

5. What is displeasing about the rooms rented by Horn?

6. Where are the travelers headed in this part of the story?

7. What advice is given to Macphail by Mrs. Davidson?

8. What is the reaction of the women when they learn about Thompson's arrival?

9. What is Mrs. Davidson's opinion on the inhabitants of Tutuila?

10. What is the collective general personality of each couple?

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

Compare and contrast the personalities and characteristics of Macphail and Davidson.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the personalities and characteristics of Mrs. Macphail and Mrs. Davidson.

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