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

2. In Book 1: Chapter 5, what is the atmosphere like in the café David and Edward visit?
(a) Quiet and serene.
(b) Noisy and crowded.
(c) Cramped and rustic.
(d) Elegant and sophisticated.

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

4. In Book 1: Chapter 9, how does David feel about Edward's departure for Vermont?
(a) He is relieved because he can focus on other activities.
(b) He is excited about the opportunity to make new friends.
(c) He is sad and lonely without Edward's company.
(d) He does not really care about Edward's departure.

5. 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 1: Part 15, what does Charles Griffith confess to David about his knowledge of David's illnesses?

2. In Book 1: Chapter 5, why does David go to the school before his class begins?

3. In Book 1: Chapter 3, what special event takes place at the Bingham Brothers bank each year?

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

5. In Book 1: Chapter 3, what is depicted on the fourth panel in the Bingham Brothers bank's grand lobby?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Eden reflect on her husband's background and their marriage?

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

3. What does David and his child come to realize about their efforts to give life to the land?

4. What secret does David's grandmother reveal about their childhood and silence?

5. How would you describe Charles Griffith's accent, and why is it a point of interest for David?

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

7. How does Eden feel when the man with long curls strikes up a conversation with her?

8. Why does David decide to walk home instead of taking the bus on February 3, 2054?

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

10. What does Charles Griffith do in San Francisco, and what are his impressions of the city?

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