Geography
This island is home to Honolulu.
What is Oahu?
This traditional Hawaiian dance uses hand and body movements to tell a story, often accompanied by instruments like the ukulele.
What is the Hula?
This tropical fruit is commonly associated with Hawaii.
What is pineapple?
This famous U.S. president was born in Honolulu, Hawaii?
Who is Barack Obama?
When Fran first arrived in Hawaii, she thought this traditional local shirt was a bit ugly — but later accepted it and even bought one herself. What is it called?
What is an Aloha shirt?
This is the most popular and iconic beach in Hawaii, known for its white sand and surfing.
What is Wakiki beach?
People in Hawaii often give a lei to celebrate or welcome someone. What is a lei?
What is a garland or necklace made of flowers?
This popular Hawaiian dessert is enjoyed by both locals and tourists on a hot day, and it often comes in rainbow colors.
What is shave ice?
At McDonald’s in Hawaii, the trash bin has a word “Mahalo!” on it. What does this Hawaiian word mean?
What is "thank you"?
Fran loved the popular Hawaiian brand Crazy Shirts because it features what kind of animal doing silly things?
What is cat?
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese military launched a surprise attack on this U.S. naval base in Hawaii, leading to America's entry into World War II. What is the name of the base?
What is Pearl Harbor?
This Disney film features a Hawaiian girl who adopts a strange blue alien as her pet.
What is Lilo & Stitch?
This canned meat is super popular in Hawaii.
What is Spam?
Someone in Hawaii might say, “I’m looking for an apartment with a lanai.” What is a lanai?
What is a balcony?
This public university, located in Mānoa Valley on the island of Oʻahu, is where Fran earned her master’s degree.
What is University of Hawaii at Mānoa?
Hawaii is composed of 8 main islands—this one is the biggest.
What is the Big Island/Hawaii?
The famous energy attack “Kamehameha” in Dragon Ball shares its name with this powerful historical figure who unified the Hawaiian Islands.
Who is King Kamehameha?
This type of chocolate is a popular souvenir from Hawaii.
What is macadamia nut chocolate?
Native Hawaiians are part of this group of Pacific peoples.
What are Polynesians?
During her final year in Hawaii, Fran lived in this type of residence.
What is a house?
This famous volcanic crater on Oʻahu is one of Hawaii’s most iconic landmarks. Its name sounds like a type of jewelry.
What is Diamond Head?
In Hawaii, people often ride waves on a small board while lying down instead of standing up. What is this beginner-friendly board called?
What is boogie board?
This is the name of the traditional Hawaiian feast that features food, music, and dancing
What is a Lūʻau?
At a Hawaiian party, someone might say, “Come eat — there’s pūpū on the table!” What does “pūpū” mean?
What is appetizer or refreshment?
While living in Hawaii, Fran took on several part-time jobs. Name one job she did.
What is working in the library, a cat sitter, a Chinese tutor, a cook at a restaurant, or a translator for the Humane Society?