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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. Who believes that the natives have evil intent?

2. Macphail begins to doubt what about Thompson?

3. What does Macphail give to Thompson?

4. How does Macphail view Davidson?

5. What does Davidson do after dinner?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the interaction between Thompson and the other travelers over the next few days.

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

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

6. Describe Macphail's visit to the governor.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Explain in details the Davidsons' missionary experience. Include length of service, locations, and missions accomplished. What religion is most closely related to the Davidsons' ideals and actions? What kind of training would it take to become a missionary? How would you approach the job?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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