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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, From the Inland Sea.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mun Ki's boss ask him to deliver to Hawaii?
(a) An important business proposal.
(b) The Hakka girl named Char Nyuk Tsin.
(c) A letter to his brother.
(d) A bag of gold coins.

2. Who does Noelani, Malama's royal daughter, marry?
(a) Abraham Hewlett.
(b) John Whipple.
(c) Keoki Kanakoa.
(d) Abner Hale.

3. What else does the island king plan to take along on the escape voyage?
(a) Toys to amuse the children.
(b) Bags of gold coins to trade for food.
(c) Wood for carving a totem pole.
(d) Saplings and roots to plant.

4. What body of water serves as the setting for the opening section?
(a) The Indian Ocean.
(b) The Pacific Ocean.
(c) The Arctic Ocean.
(d) The Atlantic Ocean.

5. Who does John Whipple believe will eventually control Hawaii?
(a) The American missionaries.
(b) The Chinese workers.
(c) Whoever controls the water.
(d) The Hawaiian royal family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Kelolo?

2. What are Char Nyuk Tsin's sons told about their parents?

3. What god do the island king and his people worship, to the high priest's displeasure?

4. Who is challenging the island king for power?

5. Mark Whipple (West Point graduate and grandson of Dr. John Whipple) is resented by members of the Chinese community. Why?

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