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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 2: Part 1, what does David hope to avoid during Peter's party?

2. In Book 1: Part 16, how does David feel the night he and Edward get engaged?

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

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

5. In Book 2: Part 2, why does Wika accept the bars of chocolate from Uncle William?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What is the purpose behind unplugging the phone and not using electricity after the boy left?

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

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

9. What name does Edward change to before adopting "Paiea"?

10. How did Charles Griffith become acquainted with David, and what do they discuss during their meeting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the theme of racial prejudice in the novel. How do the characters in the story perpetuate or challenge the racial biases present in their society, and what does this reveal about the broader social context in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

If Charles were less likable, would David’s decision have been easier?

Essay Topic 3

Investigate the role of community. How do the communities in the novel, such as Ruby and the Convent, shape the characters' lives and decisions? Analyze the significance of belonging and isolation within the story.

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