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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 fascinates Davidson?

2. What word describes Thompson's new look?

3. Describe Thompson's room.

4. What activity is required by Davidson?

5. Where do the women walk?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Thompson's demeanor change toward Davidson and the others?

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

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

5. How does Macphail respond to the weather?

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

7. What is Macphail's reaction to the interaction between Davidson and Thompson?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of the story it is clear that Davidson was manipulated by Thompson. Explain in detail what Thompson did to Davidson and the results of those actions. What was Thompson's goal? Was the goal achieved? What might Thompson do next?

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

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?

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