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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 1, what makes David feel like he has already mourned his father?
(a) Years of avoiding thoughts about his father.
(b) Charles's reassurance.
(c) Talking to his friends about his father.
(d) The letter from his father.

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

3. In Book 1: Part 13, why is the Bingham family holding a party on March twelfth?
(a) To commemorate the Free States' independence.
(b) To showcase their family's collection of artifacts.
(c) To celebrate the Bingham family's anniversary.
(d) To host a festive gathering for their friends.

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

5. In Book 2: Part 2, what does Wika intend to do at the end?
(a) Write a letter to his mother.
(b) Stay in the hospital.
(c) Return to Lipo-wao-nahele.
(d) Travel to find Kawika.

6. In Book 1: Chapter 6, what does Edward Bishop do for a living?
(a) He works as a teacher at the institute.
(b) He is a cook's assistant.
(c) He is a professional musician.
(d) He is an artist's model.

7. In Book 2: Part 2, how does Wika feel about Kawika's visits to Lipo-wao-nahele?
(a) He is always excited.
(b) He is suspicious of Uncle William.
(c) He dreads them.
(d) He is indifferent.

8. In Book 1: Part 13, what is the primary focus of the small museum founded by Nathaniel Bingham?
(a) Family portraits.
(b) Art exhibitions.
(c) Historical documents and memorabilia.
(d) Rare books and manuscripts.

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

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

11. In Book 2: Part 1, how does Charles react when David offers to return his shirt after it is cleaned?
(a) He scolds David for spending money on dry cleaning.
(b) He is upset and refuses to accept it.
(c) He thanks David and takes the shirt.
(d) He insists that David owes him a favor.

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

13. In Book 2: Part 2, what is the main concern of Wika?
(a) His health.
(b) His son's whereabouts.
(c) His past mistakes.
(d) His mother's expectations.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 2: Part 1, what is the occasion for the party in the story?

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

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

4. In Book 1: Chapter 2, What is David's primary occupation or role in the family's charitable foundation?

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

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