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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter X-XIV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Twain say there was little for the Australian governor to do?
(a) The people governed themselves.
(b) It was mostly a prison colony.
(c) He delegated most of his duties.
(d) There was a small population.

2. Where was the purser from?
(a) Ireland.
(b) England.
(c) Scotland.
(d) Wales.

3. What was Twain doing on this trip?
(a) Promoting his books.
(b) Relaxing.
(c) Writing books.
(d) Giving lectures.

4. What were playing in the water off the shore of Sydney?
(a) Flying fish.
(b) Porpoises.
(c) Dolphins.
(d) Kangaroos.

5. What kind of embellishments were seen in Sydney?
(a) Egyptian.
(b) American.
(c) Asian.
(d) British.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bad habit did the captain not have?

2. How did Twain describe the captain?

3. What was Wawn's title?

4. What mistake had the captain made with another ship?

5. What did the Australian government pay bounties for?

(see the answer key)

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