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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book 1: Chapter 1, what event causes David to change his usual pace during his walk?
(a) A sudden change in the weather.
(b) The sound of the bells ringing five.
(c) The arrival of his brother and sister for supper.
(d) Hearing about a significant discovery in the Colonies.

2. In Book 1: Chapter 1, what is David's usual routine before dinner?
(a) He engages in deep conversations with his family.
(b) He heads straight to the dining table.
(c) He takes brisk laps around the park.
(d) He goes for a slow walk around the park.

3. In Book 2: Part 2, what event leads to the strained quality of the visits to Lā‘ie after the father's death?
(a) The absence of the father.
(b) The change in the distribution of money.
(c) Wika's lack of enthusiasm.
(d) The townspeople's lack of respect.

4. In Book 1: Part 17, what does David's grandfather show him upon his return?
(a) A box of sentimental keepsakes.
(b) A bundle of letters from David's family.
(c) A series of unopened envelopes.
(d) A collection of Edward's old love letters.

5. In Book 1: Part 15, how does David feel about Walden, the butler?
(a) He dislikes Walden for his Londoner background and attitude.
(b) He has a close friendship with Walden.
(c) He holds a strong liking for Walden.
(d) He is indifferent towards Walden.

6. In Book 2: Part 1, why does David decide to take Charles's shirt to the dry cleaners instead of washing it himself?
(a) He feels embarrassed to put the shirt in his laundry bag.
(b) He is too busy to wash it himself.
(c) He does not know how to wash a shirt properly.
(d) He wants to spend money unnecessarily.

7. In Book 1: Part 14, where has David been staying since fleeing the party?
(a) In a hotel.
(b) At his grandfather's house.
(c) At Charles Griffith's residence.
(d) At Eden and Eliza's house on Gramercy Park.

8. In Book 2: Part 1, why does David feel it is essential to avoid thinking about his father?
(a) Thinking about his father is emotionally distressing.
(b) His father is in jail.
(c) He does not love his father.
(d) His father is abusive.

9. In Book 1: Chapter 7, what is the content of the letter David receives?
(a) A business proposal to expand fur trade.
(b) Details about a trip to northern Maine.
(c) A request for financial assistance.
(d) An apology for not writing sooner.

10. In Book 1: Part 10, what does David do to find out about Edward's whereabouts?
(a) He seeks help from his grandfather.
(b) He visits the museum to distract himself from his worries.
(c) He takes a hansom to the boardinghouse and asks for Edward's address.
(d) He confronts the Matron at Edward's boardinghouse.

11. In Book 1: Part 12, why is Edward unable to write to David during his visit with his sisters?
(a) He has forgotten David's address.
(b) He is not allowed to write letters.
(c) He is too busy with family and chores.
(d) He did not want to write to David.

12. In Book 2: Part 2, what family tradition does Wika describe involving visits to Lā‘ie?
(a) Distributing money to townspeople.
(b) Celebrating his son's birthday.
(c) Annual trips to San Francisco.
(d) Donating to the local community center.

13. In Book 1: Part 17, what does David feel as he enters his home in Washington Square?
(a) Bored and uninterested.
(b) Nervous and apprehensive.
(c) Excited and exhilarated.
(d) Relieved and relaxed.

14. In Book 2: Part 1, what reason does David have for not bringing a gift to Charles when returning his cleaned shirt?
(a) He does not have any money to buy a gift.
(b) He forgets to buy a gift.
(c) He does not want to seem too forward.
(d) He does not think of an appropriate gift.

15. In Book 1: Chapter 2, why does David want to wake up late on the morning?
(a) He prefers to avoid early morning activities.
(b) He is eager to escape the responsibilities of the day.
(c) He wants to avoid joining the slipstream of activities.
(d) He has a difficult night and needs extra sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 2: Part 1, what makes David feel like he has already mourned his father?

2. In Book 2: Part 2, who is the one person Wika's mother allows to visit Lipo-wao-nahele?

3. In Book 2: Part 1, why is David concerned about his friends meeting Charles?

4. In Book 1: Part 19, how does David react upon entering the boardinghouse room when Edward is not there?

5. In Book 2: Part 1, why does David believe that the letter is suspended between New York and Hawaii?

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