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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, The Golden Men.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the other missionaries on the voyage to Hawaii feel about Abner?
(a) They ignore him.
(b) They worhsip him.
(c) They look to him for guidance.
(d) They laugh at him.

2. Char Nyuk Tsin (also known as Wu Chow's Auntie) is 61 years old in 1912. How many descendants does she have in her extended family, the Kees?
(a) 97.
(b) 32.
(c) 10.
(d) 65.

3. After much argument, what is sacrificed when the island king and his people build a temple at their new home?
(a) Four slaves.
(b) Pigs.
(c) One slave.
(d) Fish.

4. What god do the island king and his people worship, to the high priest's displeasure?
(a) Tane.
(b) Oro.
(c) Bast.
(d) Havaiki.

5. What series of natural phenomena are described as the cause of events in the opening section?
(a) Blizzards.
(b) Volcanic eruptions.
(c) Avalanches.
(d) Hurricanes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who or what is Wait-for-the-West-Wind?

2. In 9th-century China, when Char Ti Chong and the villagers flee from the Tartar invasion, where do they plan to go?

3. What world leader's death is mentioned as occurring around the time period described in Chapter 2?

4. When a revolution takes place in Hawaii, what does Queen Liliuokalani do about it?

5. After nine years in Hawaii, how many children do Abner and Jerusha have?

(see the answer key)

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