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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 does Hunter detonate to celebrate Christmas Eve?

2. What kind of ruler is Lono seen as by the Hawaiians?

3. What sporting season does Hunter say is now over?

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

5. Who do Hunter and Gene shout abuse at in this section?

Short Essay Questions

1. How were the makahiki games founded?

2. What does Ralph complain about in this section?

3. Why does Thompson apply aloe mush to Ralph's back?

4. Why does Ralph refuse to go to South Shore?

5. How do the police calm Hunter's fears in this section?

6. Why does Hunter regard Skinner as a friend?

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

8. What does William Ellis say about the City of Refuge in his journal?

9. How does Hunter try to help Ralph's sleeping problems in this section?

10. How does Hunter report on the marathon in this section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Examine the construction of Hunter's main argument.

1. How does he introduce his ideas?

2. How does he construct his ideas to come to logical conclusion?

3. What weaknesses and strengths can you identify in Hunter's argument?

Essay Topic 3

The Curse of Lono is a Gonzo Journalist piece. What are the mechanics of a Gonzo Journalism in terms of the following?

1. Language.

2. Themes.

3. Structure.

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