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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 townspeople's lack of respect.
(b) The change in the distribution of money.
(c) The absence of the father.
(d) Wika's lack of enthusiasm.

3. In Book 2: Part 2, what is Wika's perspective on wealth and extravagance?
(a) Wealth is relative and often unnecessary.
(b) One should flaunt their wealth.
(c) One should indulge in luxury.
(d) Money should be spent on material possessions.

4. In Book 2: Part 1, how does David typically deal with his emotions regarding his father?
(a) He avoids thinking about him.
(b) He writes letters to his father.
(c) He frequently visits his father.
(d) He seeks professional therapy.

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.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 1: Chapter 3, what connection does Charles Griffith have to the West?

2. In Book 2: Part 1, what is the main reason David feels like a child around Charles?

3. In Book 1: Part 14, what does Eliza ask David to help her with in the parlor?

4. In Book 1: Chapter 6, how does David feel about his friendship with Edward?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What surprising proposition do the Cookes share with Edward and Belle?

2. Why do the Cookes choose Edward and Belle to oversee their enterprise in California?

3. What does the blank panel in the bank's lobby represent in Chapter 1, and what is expected to be added there?

4. What are Edward and Belle's professions, and how do they react to the proposition from the Cookes?

5. Who is David's grandfather, and what role has he played in David's life?

6. What does Edward find peculiar about the disappearance of old Hawaiian names?

7. What happenes to Edward's face that surprises David when they met?

8. Why does David run to see Edward after he sends the hansom driver home?

9. What happened to the bear during the encounter in the Park?

10. Who is Étienne Louis, and what role does he play in the silk-growing enterprise in California?

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