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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. Why are the naked old women jumping up and down during the feast?
(a) To mourn their husbands.
(b) To stimulate the earth's fertility.
(c) To prepare to eat Tommo.
(d) To incite the men to war.

2. How does Tommo describe the Typees' lifestyle?
(a) Migratory.
(b) Harmonious.
(c) Precarious.
(d) Contentious.

3. What does Tommo see when he comes back from the Ti one day?
(a) Happar warriors.
(b) The tattoo artist.
(c) Three shrunken heads.
(d) Old women dancing.

4. What rumor does Tommo hear when he is at the Ti?
(a) That boats have come.
(b) That Toby has died.
(c) That Happars have come.
(d) That Toby has fled.

5. What does Marheyo make with Tommo's shoes?
(a) Mortar and pestle.
(b) War clubs.
(c) Shoes for his son.
(d) A ceremonial necklace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it that amazes Tommo about the Stonehenge-like site?

2. Tommo sees a mausoleum. How is it decorated?

3. What do the natives keep asking Tommo to do?

4. What is it taboo for Tommo to touch?

5. What does Tommo think about human sacrifices before the feast?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tommo say about the natives' musical arts?

2. What happens after the second skirmish with the Happars?

3. What does Tommo describe of the natives' cosmetics?

4. What does Tommo say about the Typees' different foods?

5. What does Tommo say about the Typees as swimmers?

6. How does Tommo entertain the Typee children?

7. What does Tommo say about the natives' fishing expedition?

8. Describe the mausoleum Tommo sees.

9. Describe the Stonehenge-like site Tommo sees.

10. How is the men's company different from the women's company for Tommo?

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