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The Hawaii Traveler

August 6th, 2008

Answers to Tuesday Test: Hawaiian History Edition

For yesterday’s test, we turned our attention to the history and geography of Hawai’i. Here are the answers, and if you answered them all correctly, write in or comment to receive an extra-special something.
Q: What’s a former name for the Hawaiian Islands?
A: Unlike Prince, Hawaii’s former name was not a symbol. It was once called […]

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August 5th, 2008

Tuesday Test: Hawaiian History Edition

Aloha, and say “welcome back” to the Tuesday Test. This week, we turn our attention to the history and geography of Hawai’i. Even if you don’t know the answers–especially if you don’t know the answers–take heart: Answers are revealed tomorrow, at which time you’ll be able to impress your friends with your […]

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July 1st, 2008

Tuesday Test: Pele Edition

It’s believed that Pele is the goddess of fire, lightning, dance, volcanoes and violence. Her mythos is varied, and complicated, but she’s best known on The Big Island, where some of her best work is still on display. It’s in her honor that we test our Hawai’i knowledge this week. Answers are revealed tomorrow, […]

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June 18th, 2008

Tuesday Test Answers–Revealed: Mashup Edition

Yesterday’s test was a random sampling of five facts that you may or may not have known about Hawai’i. How well did you do? Here we go:
Q: Which Hawaiian island is the one least visited by tourists?
A: Did you read Monday’s post, Mystery Island? If you did, you were ahead of the game, since […]

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June 17th, 2008

Tuesday Test: Mashup Edition

This week, we’ll take a break from our island focus theme, and challenge our Hawai’i knowledge all over the map, so to speak. Here we go, answers are revealed tomorrow.
1. Which Hawaiian island is the one least visited by tourists?
2. What is the computer operating system of choice among Hawaiian residents?
3. How many campuses […]

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June 11th, 2008

Tuesday Test Answers Revealed: Maui Edition

Yesterday’s Tuesday Test: Maui Edition quizzed you on your knowledge of Maui, the Valley Isle. Today we’ll cover the answers, and then some.Q: What are the two sides, or main sections of Maui called?
A: That depends. Most call the two lobes of the island West Maui and South Maui, others refer to […]

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June 10th, 2008

Tuesday Test: Maui Edition

We point our focus on Maui this week for everyone’s favorite theme: the Tuesday Test. As always, answers are revealed tomorrow. Here we go:
1. What are the two sides, or main sections of Maui called?
2. True or false: The Road to Hana is inaccessible by rental car?
3. True or false: Maui sometimes […]

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June 4th, 2008

Kauai’i Week Questions Answered

Yesterday, you tested your Kaua’i know-how, and today, we’re going to explore one of my favorite parts of Kaua’i by answering question 5: What is the largest canyon in the Pacific?
Answer: That would be Waimea Canyon, of course! It’s not as big as the Grand Canyon; however, it’s arguably just as grand. At […]

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June 3rd, 2008

Tuesday Test, Kaua’i Edition

Today’s test, in the spirit of Kaua’i Week, is all about–what else?–the island of Kaua’i, that little round island at the top of the chain of islands known for their beauty and tranquility. Here we go; answers are revealed tomorrow.

True or False: Kaua’i is home to the wettest place on Earth.
Name […]

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