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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 does Thompson offer to the other passengers?

2. What adjective is used by Mrs. Davidson to describe the inhabitants?

3. Which of the following do the women believe Thompson possesses?

4. What is the argument about?

5. What does Macphail see in the morning?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the travelers soon learn about accommodations?

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

3. During the conversation between Dr. Macphail and Mrs. Davidson, the woman announces she is grateful for what regarding the island?

4. What is the basis of the argument? What is the outcome?

5. What are the Macphails' activities the following morning?

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

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

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

9. What does Macphail see on his way to the wharf?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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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