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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 was Davidson wrong about?

2. Who spends time talking with Thompson?

3. To whom are the mountains related?

4. Davidson attempts to use which of the following as a tool for persuasion?

5. Describe Thompson's behavior.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the main activity in the house over the next four days?

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

3. Describe Thompson's physical change during this time.

4. Describe the encounter between Thompson and the other women. What is the result of Thompson's actions?

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

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

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

8. What is Davidson's solution to Thompson's predicament?

9. Describe Macphail's visit to the governor.

10. How does Davidson arrange to meet with Thompson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe the main setting in the story, the final destination, and any unusual occurrences that happen on the way. How might the story have turned out differently if the measles outbreak had not occurred?

Essay Topic 3

When did Davidson begin to change? What precipitated the change? Was Davidson simply reacting to his surroundings, manipulation or ego? Explain. What did the others think of the drastic change?

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