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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. Why will the doctor only accept Rupert's signature?

2. Who does Hunter owe money to in this section?

3. What stung Hunter at the poolside?

4. What horrifies the crowd about Hunter in this section?

5. Who called King Kamehameha the Alexander of Hawaii?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the picture at the end of A Dog Took My place.

2. How do Hunter and Ackerman fool the doctor in this section?

3. What problems does Hunter have at the beginning of the ninth section?

4. How does Hunter celebrate Christmas Eve in this section?

5. Why does Captain Cook detain the Hawaiian king?

6. What problems is Hunter causing the hotel in this section?

7. How does Hunter scare the crowd at the weigh in?

8. How does Hunter say he silenced the marlin in this section?

9. Why does Hunter become paranoid in this section?

10. What is Ralph and his family's new plan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

What is Gonzo journalism? In what way is the Curse of Lono an example of Gonzo Journalism?

Essay Topic 3

What are the arguments for and against drugs use? What are Hunter's's opinions on drug use how does he express them? Do you agree or disagree with Hunter?

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