Answer:
At what point in the story did you first begin to suspect what Mr. Purcell's problem might be? Locate as many examples as you can where the author uses foreshadowing to indicate future events in the story.
Before Hawaii was annexed, American influence on the islands came from missionaries, trade relationships, plantation investments, and political interests. Missionaries introduced Christianity, merchants traded with Hawaii, planters invested in sugar, and political ties grew. These factors led to the eventual annexation of Hawaii by the United States in 1898.
