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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 has Ralph used to draw the splintered oar?

2. What is the title of the second chapter in this section?

3. What is the name of the second chapter in this section?

4. What does Steve jump into the water to free in this section?

5. What is the name of the King who greets Captain Cook in this section?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hunter betray Steve in this section?

2. Why does Hunter flee to the City of Refuge?

3. Why does Hunter become paranoid in this section?

4. How does Hunter describe sport fishing in Hawaii?

5. What is the story of the Law of the Splintered Oar?

6. How does the mescaline affect Hunter in this section?

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

8. What does Juan think about his trip to Hawaii?

9. What was King Kamehameha's reputation?

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

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

The Curse of Lono is a Gonzo Journalist piece. What are the mechanics of a Gonzo Journalism in terms of the following?

1. Language.

2. Themes.

3. Structure.

Essay Topic 3

Curse of a Lono is a good example of Thompson's subjective writing style.

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of writing so subjectively?

2. Why did Thompson's subjective style become so popular?

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