Ken Hideyoshi
DOUBLE POINTS!
Is Ken interested in Kahala?
1) Yes he thinks she looks good
2) Yes, but does not want to pursue anything further
What does SYN symbolize?
Syndicate, name of a gang Koa and Ken joined
Who is Koa Puana?
Ken's best friend (who he calls a brother)
What does STEAL stand for?
Speech, Thoughts, Effects, Actions, and Looks
Who said this to who?
"I'll send you a ticket"
Ken said this to Kahala
What is a similarity Ken and Cal have at the end of this chapter?
Ken and Cal have children.
What does "Macbeth" symbolize?
Symbolizes Ken's connection with his mom who read that as a HS English teacher.
Who picked up Ken from jail?
Ken's dad.
What did Koa say he wanted from the Marines?
The dog tags.
What made Koa cry at his graduation party?
Koa announced he and Kahala were getting married?
What does Ken infer from his conversation with Koa about rejecting college?
Kahala is probably pregnant.
What do sharks represent in this chapter?
Koa's ʻaumakua
Where did Ken meet Koa?
High School English Class
How does Koa feel about tourists?
He hates tourists because they're disrespectful to Hawaii (to locals, to Hawaiian culture, and to the land).
What does the "ticket" refer to? (1 answer, but there are multiple answers)
1. Ken's ticket out of the country
2. Ken offering Kahala a "ticket" out of her situation.
What does Ken describe Koa as in his brief introduction? (Psychology term)
He describes Koa as an "Id"
Id refers to the unconscious part of the brain that is driven by a person's instinct and seeking gratification (feeling good).
Synringe-arms (Ken's dad)
How did Ken & Koa disrespect the katana?
They used it to cut the boar?
What is the effect that Koa has on Ken's dad? How does Ken's dad react when he hears Koa's name?
Ken's dad loves Koa. It's like "Koa" is a magic word.
What did Ken receive from his father for graduation?
A bronze star and $3k (3,000).
What connection does Ken have with Officer Tavares?
Officer Tavares is connected to Koa, who is Ken's best friend.
DOUBLE POINTS!
What does "Kamikaze" mean?
Divine wind, Ken's nickname, symbolizes Ken's swiftness (running away and tiring out his opponent before charging), and cockiness for
Who is Freddie?
a drug dealer, but also friends with Koa and Ken.
What does Kahala look like? (Needs 3 things about her)
Tall, thin, "body of a sprite," Hawaiian-Chinese-haole, Chinese bone structure, dark Hawaiian features, green eyes
DOUBLE POINTS
This person is "coming to visit [Ken] the day after tomorrow... She's bringing the kid."
Who is Claudia?
Claudia.