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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book 2: Part 2, what is Wika's relationship with his mother like after his father's death?
(a) Close and supportive.
(b) Competitive and argumentative.
(c) Respectful and reverent.
(d) Distant and strained.

2. In Book 1: Chapter 5, how does David feel about Edward Bishop's offer to get coffee?
(a) He is uncertain about what the offer means.
(b) He eagerly accepts the offer.
(c) He declines the invitation.
(d) He is annoyed by the invitation.

3. In Book 1: Chapter 4, how does David feel about the idea of accepting Charles Griffith's offer?
(a) He is undecided and wishes he knew what to do.
(b) He has already declined the offer.
(c) He is eager to accept.
(d) He is against the idea.

4. In Book 2: Part 2, why do Wika and his son have to stop their midnight walks?
(a) The teacher's complaint.
(b) His mother's interference.
(c) A change in their schedule.
(d) His son's fear of the dark.

5. In Book 1: Chapter 3, what special event takes place at the Bingham Brothers bank each year?
(a) A grand art exhibition.
(b) A special charity auction.
(c) A luncheon for the wards of The Hiram Bingham Charitable School and Institution.
(d) A New Year's celebration.

6. In Book 1: Chapter 2, What is David's primary occupation or role in the family's charitable foundation?
(a) He is responsible for managing the foundation's finances.
(b) He serves as a trustee but delegates most tasks to his secretary.
(c) He personally oversees the disbursements to various causes.
(d) He takes on the day-to-day operations of the foundation.

7. In Book 1: Part 15, what does Charles Griffith confess to David about his knowledge of David's illnesses?
(a) Charles knows about David's illnesses and is okay with them.
(b) Charles is frightened by David's illnesses.
(c) Charles is unaware of David's illnesses.
(d) Charles has known about David's illnesses and still wants to marry him.

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

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

10. 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 is indifferent towards Walden.
(d) He holds a strong liking for Walden.

11. In Book 2: Part 2, why does Wika accept the bars of chocolate from Uncle William?
(a) Because he wants to hide them from Edward.
(b) Because he loves chocolate.
(c) Because he does not want to disappoint Uncle William.
(d) Because he wants to share them with Edward.

12. In Book 2: Part 2, what does Wika identify as the trigger for recalling memories?
(a) Hearing about his son's visit.
(b) A familiar scent.
(c) Mention of New York.
(d) The sound of a bell.

13. In Book 2: Part 1, why is David hiding on the stairs at the party?
(a) To find the letter he buried.
(b) To spy on the florist and movers.
(c) To eavesdrop on Charles and Peter.
(d) To avoid his friends.

14. In Book 2: Part 2, what does the trumpet bush in the front yard look like to the son?
(a) A trumpet.
(b) A cornet.
(c) A bell of a cornet.
(d) An upside-down tulip tree.

15. In Book 2: Part 1, how does David usually dress for work?
(a) In suits but not as nice as at the party.
(b) In suits like at the party.
(c) In his pajamas.
(d) In casual attire.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 2: Part 2, what is Wika looking forward to during Kawika's visits to Lipo-wao-nahele?

2. In Book 1: Part 12, why is Edward unable to write to David during his visit with his sisters?

3. In Book 2: Part 1, what is the significance of the party's location (Charles's house) in the story?

4. In Book 1: Part 19, why does David confront Edward with questions and accusations upon his return to the room?

5. In Book 2: Part 2, what family tradition does Wika describe involving visits to Lā‘ie?

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