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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 gift does Rachel's father give to Rachel in Chapter 1?

2. Who is Haleola?

3. Why is Pono unable to visit Rachel in Chapter 7?

4. What are 'pali'?

5. Who is Rachel reunited with in Moloka'i?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rachel decide to run away in Chapter 8?

2. What happens to Harry Woo at school in Chapter 3? What rumor circulates the following day?

3. What does Dorothy find as she is cleaning Rachel after a fight with Sarah?

4. Where is Rachel told she will live on Moloka'i? Why doesn't Mother Marianne think Rachel should live with her uncle?

5. What happens when Rachel follows Moko to his house?

6. What is Rachel interested in during her Sunday school lessons?

7. What does Rachel hear about a patient who left Moloka'i in Chapter 12?

8. What law does Rachel learn the Board of Health is trying to get passed in Chapter 13?

9. How does Rachel react to being at Kalihi?

10. What does Rachel decide to do for Haleola's funeral?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Brennert's use of foreshadowing. What are some examples of foreshadowing in the novel? Why does Brennert use foreshadowing? How do the examples of foreshadowing affect the tone of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the motif of hope. What does Rachel maintain hope for? How does she remain hopeful despite the dire circumstances she finds herself in? What does Rachel's undying hope tell the reader about her character?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the motif of family in the novel "Moloka'i." Who are the members of Rachel's family? Is family important to Rachel? How does Rachel's family affect her decisions and actions? Describe Rachel's relationship with her father and daughter.

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