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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Rachel and Kenji call the police on Crossen?
(a) He breaks one of their windows.
(b) He beats his girlfriend.
(c) He steals from the shop in Kalaupapa.
(d) He threatens Rachel with physical harm.

2. What year is it in Chapter 15?
(a) 1917.
(b) 1911.
(c) 1919.
(d) 1922.

3. What does Rachel say she will do if eligible for temporary release in Chapter 18?
(a) She will stay in Kalaupapa anyway.
(b) She will move to mainland America.
(c) She will throw herself a party.
(d) She will try to find her siblings and her daughter.

4. In Chapter 18, what does Rachel fear will happen if she and Kenji leave Moloka'i?
(a) The residents of Kalaupapa will miss them.
(b) Kenji will no longer need or love her.
(c) She and Kenji will not be able to support themselves financially.
(d) The outside world will ostracize them.

5. Where is Crossen sent after he is sentenced for his crime?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Baton Rouge.
(c) Honolulu.
(d) Nowhere, he stays on Kalaupapa.

6. Why does Kenji stop sending money home?
(a) His family starts returning the money.
(b) He has received no acknowledgment from his family.
(c) He has no extra money to send.
(d) The last of his surviving family dies.

7. What happens after a customer notices Rachel's crippled hand?
(a) Rachel decides to have surgery.
(b) Rachel has to wear gloves at work.
(c) Her employer takes an interest in Rachel's life story.
(d) Rachel is fired with no explanation.

8. Who spoke Hawaiian at Haleola's funeral?
(a) Nahoa.
(b) Rachel.
(c) No one.
(d) Sister Catherine.

9. How long does Ruth wait before calling Rachel again in Chapter 22?
(a) One week.
(b) Two days.
(c) A month.
(d) Two weeks.

10. What does Rachel have a dream about in Chapter 14?
(a) Making love with Jake.
(b) Living in Honolulu.
(c) Seeing her father.
(d) Becoming a nurse.

11. Crossen believes he got leprosy from ___________.
(a) He doesn't know.
(b) A Chinese prostitute.
(c) A former colleague.
(d) His cousin.

12. What are the homes at the settlement provided with in Chapter 18?
(a) Electricity.
(b) New siding and roofs.
(c) Indoor plumbing.
(d) Paved driveways.

13. Why does Rachel volunteer to be a patient at the new investigation station?
(a) A famous doctor works there.
(b) Her friends volunteer, too.
(c) Sister Catherine forces her to.
(d) She tests positive for leprosy.

14. What has Kenji had surgery on in Chapter 17?
(a) His toe.
(b) His eyelid.
(c) His ear.
(d) His hand.

15. Rachel and Jake are mutually interested in ____________.
(a) Music.
(b) Animals.
(c) Surfing.
(d) Books.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rachel do on Thursdays in Chapter 17?

2. Why does Rachel submit paperwork to get a court date?

3. Who is Hokea?

4. What year is it in the Endnote?

5. What is found floating in the sea at the end of Chapter 20?

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