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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Twain consider the king's income to be for the lifestyle he indulged in?
(a) More than adequate.
(b) Slightly less than adequate.
(c) Much less than adequate.
(d) Adequate.

2. What phrase does Twain use to describe the Saturday market in chapter 8?
(a) A thrilling convention.
(b) A delightful sight.
(c) An extravagant bonanza.
(d) An exhilarating spectacle.

3. How much regular order of business did Twain write that the Hawaiian legislature seemed to have in chapter 13?
(a) Very little.
(b) A lot.
(c) Some.
(d) None.

4. How many sailors did Twain write were rescued after being at sea in chapter 14?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Nineteen.
(c) Twenty four.
(d) Twenty one.

5. What did Twain observe when he was on the deck in chapter 18?
(a) The moonlit sea.
(b) The brightened sky.
(c) A falling star.
(d) A distant island.

Short Answer Questions

1. What extra food did the captain make for Twain during his trip to Hawaii in chapter 18?

2. How long were the remains of Princess Victoria scheduled to lie in state?

3. Which one of the following was not included in Twain's description of Queen Victoria in chapter 14?

4. Based on the information Twain provided in chapter 19, which Roman town left their remains buried in hardened lava?

5. What was sung each night for Princess Victoria after she passed away?

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