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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does the novel describe as “the father of all the Mihiroa” (141)?
(a) Ta’aroa.
(b) Maui.
(c) O-tenno.
(d) ‘Oio.

2. Who is Makatea’s postmistress?
(a) Tepau.
(b) Tuihani.
(c) Martin.
(d) Temauri.

3. Which of the following artists’ music do Makatean musicians play?
(a) Willie Nelson.
(b) Alice Cooper.
(c) Tupac Shakur.
(d) Bob Marley.

4. What is the name of the daughter of Evie’s pilot?
(a) Ina.
(b) Auli.
(c) Kinipela.
(d) Kokopeli.

5. How old is Evie when she recognizes her true romantic impulses?
(a) 36.
(b) 26.
(c) 46.
(d) 56.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which of the following does Todd invest?

2. Which of the following poets’ work does Rafi display in his dorm room?

3. To what neighborhood does Todd move after his father dies?

4. How long is Profunda on Makatea before the referendum?

5. What is the name of Evie’s pilot?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Todd note about eggplant?

2. What do journalists pointedly not report about Evie’s Tektite II mission?

3. What had Todd’s father said about a person’s worth and character?

4. What is Ina’s master’s project in art?

5. What is Rafi’s refuge on campus as a freshman?

6. What coda does Evie hope to witness from helping the manta ray?

7. What is Todd’s company slogan (301)?

8. Why does Evie not explore her true romantic impulses?

9. Why does the Queen make a point of calling on Wen Lai?

10. How does the novel describe the defeat by Deep Blue of Kasparov?

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