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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 did the women and children do whenever Captain Cook passed them?

2. What two sports did Lono seek solace in after he killed his wife?

3. What is the name of the Hawaiian story Hunter recalls in this chapter?

4. What does Ackerman say he can see from his front porch?

5. What kind of war club does the man at the gift shop suggest Hunter buy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe first two Steadman paintings in the book.

2. Describe three of Steadman's surf related pictures in this chapter?

3. Describe Ralph's drawing at the end of this section.

4. What does Captain Steve say it is like to be captain-for-hire?

5. How do women and children react to Captain Cook in this section?

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

7. How does Hunter try to anger the bartender in this section?

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

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

10. Why does Hunter regard Skinner as a friend?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the book and helps to express character and theme:

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

Essay Topic 2

How does Hunter represent the artist's lifestyle? How accurate is Hunter's representation of the artist's lifestyle? How does he use the story and character to create his representation?

Essay Topic 3

Compare American and Hawaiian culture.

1. What are the differences between the two cultures?

2. In what way have the two cultures influenced each other?

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