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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2 , Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do you think is the hardest thing about leaving for Millman?
(a) Leaving his wife.
(b) Leaving his students.
(c) Leaving his ailing father.
(d) Leaving his daughter.

2. What is one overwhelming impression Millman has of India?
(a) The huge numbers of people.
(b) The peace and quiet.
(c) The modern cities.
(d) The alternating cold and warm climate.

3. How does Dan respond when he realizes his predicament?
(a) With a sense of adventure.
(b) With a sense of anticipation.
(c) By trying to contact the authorities with his cell phone.
(d) With fear.

4. After Stanford, where does the author accept a teaching position?
(a) University of Georgia.
(b) Swarthmore.
(c) Oberlin College.
(d) University of Ohio.

5. What is the board like that Dan finds?
(a) A new slick, fiberglass board.
(b) Like the ones the old Hawaiians used.
(c) A dented, fiberglass board that is slightly too short for his frame.
(d) He cannot find a board.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a fakir?

2. What does Mama Chia say when Dan tells her he is drained and depressed?

3. What is the best definition for the Hawaiian word "kahuna?"

4. What does the author do on his wedding night?

5. What does Ruth tell Dan to do in her note?

(see the answer key)

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