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1. Before we start our tour of Hawaii's state capital, what does "Honolulu" mean?
2. Downtown Honolulu is home to many historical buildings, including Aloha Tower, which was the tallest building in Hawaii when it was first built along the downtown waterfront. What is the distinctive feature of this historical structure?
3. Unlike the domed capital building in other states, Hawaii's state capitol building has an original design concept. The open-air courtyard allows people to move freely within the premises, reflecting the aloha spirit. The roof resembles a volcanic crater, and the surrounding ponds reflect the island geography. What do the columns look like?
4. Across from the 'Iolani Palace stands the statue of a famous king. Who is this "Unifier of the Hawaiian Islands"?
5. Likelike, Kamehameha, Kalanianaole, Kahekili--they're not just the names of Hawaiian royalty. To the chagrin of tourists, what else do these names signify?
6. Lunch break in Honolulu. Stop by any "plate lunch" joint for a fast, filling, and ONO (yummy) meal. One popular dish is Loco Moco. What are the key ingredients for this cheap eat?
7. It's late May, and large broccoli-shaped trees in residential areas throughout Honolulu are laden with large, juicy fruits. If they fall to the ground, their pungent odor wafts down the street, heralding the start of summer. What fruit (originally from India) are we talking about?
8. With white, tented roofs that resemble sailing ships, this building was used to stand in for Sydney Airport on the TV show "Lost". What is the name of this building?
9. Time to buy some souvenirs. Which of the following is Hawaii's largest shopping center?
10. Diamond Head Crater is the most-photographed landmark in Honolulu. Its actual Hawaiian name is "Le'ahi", meaning "brow of a tuna". How did it get its English name?
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