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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 1: Part 14, where has David been staying since fleeing the party?
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, why do Wika and his son have to stop their midnight walks?
4. In Book 2: Part 1, why does David believe that the letter is suspended between New York and Hawaii?
5. In Book 1: Part 17, why is David initially hesitant to open the second item his grandfather showed him?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are Edward and Belle's professions, and how do they react to the proposition from the Cookes?
2. How would you describe Charles Griffith's accent, and why is it a point of interest for David?
3. What is the significance of "Honor Day" in the story?
4. How does David initially feel about the prospect of inheriting the Bingham family house?
5. What does the blank panel in the bank's lobby represent in Chapter 1, and what is expected to be added there?
6. Why do the Cookes choose Edward and Belle to oversee their enterprise in California?
7. What do you learn about the significance of "Paiea" as a name?
8. How do Edward react when he sees his brother-in-law Mason at the local tavern?
9. What happenes to Edward's face that surprises David when they met?
10. Who is David's grandfather, and what role has he played in David's life?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Why do you think David delays reading the letter from his grandmother until after the party is over?
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
Contrast the relationship that Connie has with Mary Magna with the relationship she has with Deek. What is the significance of each to her?
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