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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. What is Rachel's father's name?

2. Whom does Rachel kiss in Chapter 11?

3. Who is Mr. Wyckoff?

4. Why does Rachel see Dr. Goodhue frequently?

5. Whom does Sister Catherine write to in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Pono's death, what does Haleola ask Rachel?

2. How does Rachel react to being at Kalihi?

3. What does Rachel become popular for at the dormitory in Chapter 9?

4. How is Rachel's family affected after she is discovered to have leprosy?

5. What is Rachel's father's job? What does he bring her when he returns home in Chapter 1?

6. At church, what does the preacher say about leprosy in Chapter 3?

7. What political event takes place on the day after Pono departs for Moloka'i?

8. In Chapter 6, why is Emily happy to have leprosy?

9. What happens when Rachel follows Moko to his house?

10. Why is Rachel's school dismissed for the day in Chapter 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What happens at the end of the novel "Moloka'i "? Is everything resolved? Are there any surprises at the end of the novel? What happens to the principle characters?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze Brennert's use of symbolism in the novel "Moloka'i. " What are some examples of symbolism in the novel? What do these symbols represent? How do the examples of symbolism relate to the theme of death and isolation?

Essay Topic 3

What are some of the historical events mentioned in the novel "Moloka'i"? Why might Brennert have chosen to include real historical events in his fictitious story?

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