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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 book does Thompson read?
3. What does the group recite?
4. Who is the first to comment on Davidson's strange behavior?
5. How does Davidson feel about Thompson at this point in the story?
Short Essay Questions
1. How has Davidson's opinion of Thompson changed? Why?
2. What is the purpose and plan surrounding Thompson's plea to Macphail?
3. How does Thompson's demeanor change toward Davidson and the others?
4. What are Macphail's thoughts regarding the confession?
5. Describe the encounter between Thompson and the other women. What is the result of Thompson's actions?
6. What is the confession Mrs. Davidson makes to Dr. Macphail?
7. How does Davidson arrange to meet with Thompson?
8. Describe the interaction between Thompson and the other travelers over the next few days.
9. What is Davidson's latest epiphany regarding Thompson and her reluctance to go to San Francisco?
10. What is the main activity in the house over the next four days?
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
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.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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