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Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rachel learn is the reason Dorothy disappeared?
(a) Dorothy moved away to the mainland.
(b) Dorothy ran away with Kimo after he developed leprosy.
(c) Dorothy developed leprosy and died.
(d) Dorothy fell in love with another man and married him.

2. What takes place on September 9th, 1909, in the novel?
(a) Settlement residents are allowed leave the island on day trips.
(b) A fishing boat sinks off Moloka'i's shore.
(c) The new lighthouse goes into operation.
(d) Rachel is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia.

3. Where is Kenji originally from?
(a) Tokyo.
(b) Hilo.
(c) Maui.
(d) Honolulu.

4. Who is Father Damien?
(a) A priest who has helped Rachel while she adjusts to her new life.
(b) A priest who is expected to visit around Rachel's birthday.
(c) A priest who became famous for going to Moloka'i.
(d) A priest who has publically denounced those with leprosy.

5. Who does Rachel discover adopted Ruth?
(a) A Japanese family.
(b) A white family.
(c) A Korean family.
(d) A Hawaiian family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What lie does Kenji tell Rachel in Chapter 18?

2. What happens to Sister Catherine's letter in Chapter 9?

3. Why does Rachel decide to leave the facility in Chapter 14?

4. What does Rachel think of Honolulu in Chapter 21?

5. Whose letters to Rachel become less frequent and then stop altogether?

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