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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 8, why does David initially feel a sense of shame and frustration regarding marriage?
(a) He believes marriage will result in a dull and colorless life.
(b) He thinks marriage is only about companionship.
(c) He is annoyed at the idea of getting married.
(d) He is worried about being controlled by his grandfather.

2. 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 prefers solitude.
(d) He is engaged in secretive activities.

3. In Book 2: Part 1, why does Charles want to have some of David's friends over for dinner?
(a) To show them his wealth.
(b) To introduce them to Adams.
(c) To gather evidence about David.
(d) To make David feel at home.

4. In Book 1: Part 16, how does David surprise Edward with his actions after returning from shopping?
(a) He brings home traditional souvenirs.
(b) He proposes to Edward with a porcelain dove.
(c) He treats Edward to a lavish dinner.
(d) He confesses his regrets to Edward.

5. In Book 1: Part 18, why does David claim he declined Mister Griffith's offer?
(a) He believes the offer was not genuine.
(b) He is not in love with Mister Griffith.
(c) He prefers to be with his grandfather.
(d) He had a falling out with Mister Griffith.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 2: Part 2, what event leads to the strained quality of the visits to Lā‘ie after the father's death?

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

3. In Book 1: Part 11, why does David initially agree to go to Charles's house for a meal?

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

5. In Book 1: Chapter 9, what causes David to accept Charles Griffith's dinner invitation?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the condition imposed by Uncle William regarding sleeping inside the house?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is the significance of "Honor Day" in the story?

10. Who is Frances Holson, and what role does she play in the Bingham family?

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