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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 1: Chapter 3, what connection does Charles Griffith have to the West?
(a) He has never been to the West.
(b) He has visited the West as a tourist.
(c) He lived in the West for business reasons.
(d) He was born in the West.

2. In Book 2: Part 1, why does David decide to take Charles's shirt to the dry cleaners instead of washing it himself?
(a) He is too busy to wash it himself.
(b) He wants to spend money unnecessarily.
(c) He feels embarrassed to put the shirt in his laundry bag.
(d) He does not know how to wash a shirt properly.

3. In Book 1: Part 15, how does David feel about Walden, the butler?
(a) He holds a strong liking for Walden.
(b) He is indifferent towards Walden.
(c) He has a close friendship with Walden.
(d) He dislikes Walden for his Londoner background and attitude.

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

5. 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 special charity auction.
(c) A grand art exhibition.
(d) A luncheon for the wards of The Hiram Bingham Charitable School and Institution.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 2: Part 2, what changes occur after Wika's father's death?

2. In Book 2: Part 1, what reason does David have for not bringing a gift to Charles when returning his cleaned shirt?

3. In Book 2: Part 2, who pays for electricity and other supplies at Lipo-wao-nahele?

4. In Book 2: Part 2, what does Wika identify as the trigger for recalling memories?

5. In Book 2: Part 2, what is Wika's relationship with his mother like after his father's death?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How do Edward react when he sees his brother-in-law Mason at the local tavern?

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

6. Why is furniture provided only for one room in the small house?

7. Why does Edward not write to David during his visit to his sisters in Vermont?

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

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

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

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