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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. Whose letters are printed in the book?
(a) Rudyard Kipling's.
(b) Lono's.
(c) Mark Twain's.
(d) Captain Cook's.

2. What is the expression on Captain Cook's face in the picture at the end of the chapter?
(a) Love.
(b) Surprise.
(c) A smile.
(d) A frown.

3. What is annoying Ralph about Hunter?
(a) His lack of a work ethic.
(b) His drug intake.
(c) His sarcasm.
(d) His football obsession.

4. What is the job of Hunter's neighbor in Kona?
(a) A shopkeeper.
(b) An American senator.
(c) A charter fisherman.
(d) A ship's captain.

5. What color has Ackerman dyed his arm?
(a) Pink.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the first chapter in this section?

2. Why does Ralph want to go to Kona?

3. Why does Gene think it is a bad idea to participate in the marathon?

4. What has Skinner been hired as for the Honolulu Marathon?

5. What person does Ralph say Skinner is?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hunter report on the marathon in this section?

2. What role do Lono and Pele play in Hawaiian culture?

3. What does Hunter observe about the marathon in this section?

4. How were the makahiki games founded?

5. Why does Twain think the Hawaiians thought Lono Captain Cook was Lono?

6. What does William Ellis say about the City of Refuge in his journal?

7. Why does Ralph refuse to go to South Shore?

8. In what way do things worsen in this section?

9. What do Hawaiians know about Lono's life?

10. How do the police calm Hunter's fears in this section?

(see the answer keys)

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