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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. Who is drowning in Ralph's picture at the end of this section?

2. Why does Gene think it is a bad idea to participate in the marathon?

3. Whose two paintings open the book?

4. What does Hunter watch in Wilbur's house?

5. What room do Ralph and his family sleep in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hunter's fiancee tell him when they speak on the phone?

2. What do Hawaiians know about Lono's life?

3. Why does Hunter regard Skinner as a friend?

4. What does Captain Steve say it is like to be captain-for-hire?

5. What does Ackerman tell Hunter about Hawaii?

6. How do women and children react to Captain Cook in this section?

7. Describe three of Steadman's surf related pictures in this chapter?

8. What do Gene and Hunter talk about in the car?

9. Why does Twain think the Hawaiians thought Lono Captain Cook was Lono?

10. What role do Lono and Pele play in Hawaiian culture?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hunter greatly influenced Gonzo journalism. Choose a journalist that you think was influenced by the book and discuss its similarities with the book in terms of the following:

1. Style.

2. Subjectivity.

3. Themes.

Essay Topic 2

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 3

How does Hunter represent the artist's lifestyle? How accurate is Hunter's representation of the artist's lifestyle? How does he use the story and character to create his representation?

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