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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 6, what does Edward Bishop do for a living?
(a) He is a professional musician.
(b) He works as a teacher at the institute.
(c) He is an artist's model.
(d) He is a cook's assistant.

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

3. In Book 1: Part 15, why has Charles Griffith been confined to his room?
(a) He is engaged in secretive activities.
(b) He prefers solitude.
(c) He has been ill with a cough.
(d) He is hiding from his responsibilities.

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

5. In Book 2: Part 1, why does David choose not to wear a tie to the party?
(a) He thinks the suit alone is enough.
(b) Charles forbade him from wearing a tie.
(c) He does not own any ties.
(d) He wants to be more casual.

6. In Book 1: Part 14, what does Eliza ask David to help her with in the parlor?
(a) Organizing her books.
(b) Cleaning the room.
(c) Knitting socks.
(d) Assembling supplies for refugees.

7. In Book 1: Part 10, why does David inquire about Florence Larsson with his grandfather?
(a) He is trying to distract himself from his own anxieties.
(b) He wants to learn more about the scandal involving Florence Larsson.
(c) He is curious about her connection to Charles Griffith.
(d) He suspects Florence Larsson might know about Edward's whereabouts.

8. In Book 2: Part 1, why does David believe that the letter is suspended between New York and Hawaii?
(a) It is a metaphor for his indecision.
(b) David thinks that Hawaii represents a faraway, unreal place.
(c) The letter is sent from Hawaii.
(d) David has a superstitious belief related to Hawaii.

9. In Book 1: Chapter 9, what causes David to accept Charles Griffith's dinner invitation?
(a) He is curious about Charles's house.
(b) He is genuinely excited to meet Charles.
(c) He is eager to apologize for his previous behavior.
(d) He wants to honor his grandfather's request.

10. In Book 1: Chapter 8, how does David's grandfather react when David questions his motives for encouraging marriage?
(a) He dismisses David's concerns and tells him to marry for companionship.
(b) He offers David various alternatives to consider.
(c) He agrees with David's doubts and suggests ending the process.
(d) He becomes angry and physically confronts David.

11. In Book 2: Part 2, what event upsets Wika and led to his agitation and confusion?
(a) A conversation with the teacher.
(b) Frustration over his own condition.
(c) Hearing about his son's visit.
(d) Discovering a secret.

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

13. In Book 2: Part 1, what does David hope to avoid during Peter's party?
(a) Meeting Charles's friends.
(b) Wearing a suit.
(c) Discussing his feelings about Peter's illness.
(d) Reading the letter from his father.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 2: Part 1, how does David feel about wearing suits?

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

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

4. In Book 2: Part 1, how does David typically deal with his emotions regarding his father?

5. In Book 2: Part 2, how does Wika feel about Kawika's visits to Lipo-wao-nahele?

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