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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 is the passenger ship's destination?

2. Mrs. Davidson criticizes which behavior of the inhabitants?

3. From which country had Mrs. Davidson just returned?

4. Which word would Macphail use to describe the natives?

5. How many people converse with Macphail?

Short Essay Questions

1. Once downstairs Macphail happens upon a group of people in conversation. Who are they? What are they discussing?

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

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

4. What bad news is brought by Davidson?

5. At this point, how far are the travelers from their destination?

6. What do the travelers do after disembarking from the ship?

7. Who lives in the area above the trader's store?

8. What interrupts and annoys the travelers during high tea?

9. Explain briefly the dangerous nature of working as a missionary.

10. What is the outcome of Davidson's visit with the governor?

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

Give an overview of the personality of Horn. What is unusual about the man? What about Horn contradicts the appearance the man chooses to present? What is the collective opinion of the travelers about Horn? What is Horn's status in the community?

Essay Topic 3

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

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