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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 kind of captain does Steve say he is?

2. What does Hunter give Ralph to eat when he can't sleep?

3. What is the expression on Captain Cook's face in the picture at the end of the chapter?

4. Who did Lono slay in a moment of anger?

5. What does Hunter put on Ralph's back to stop the swelling?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Thompson apply aloe mush to Ralph's back?

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

3. Describe first two Steadman paintings in the book.

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

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

6. Why is Hunter irritable?

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

8. What do Gene and Hunter talk about in the car?

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

10. Why does Hunter think it was a bad idea that he invited his son to Hawaii?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the main turning points of the book? How does Thompson develop his story to get to each turning point? What happens to the story after a major turning point?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the author's life.

1. Write a short biography of the author.

2. In what way is his life and personality is reflected in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of Iris Hunter's previous book and contrast it with Curse of Lono in terms of the following:

1. Style.

2. Structure.

3. Themes.

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