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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Twain write was even prettier than the sunset in Pari in chapter 11?
(a) Ewa Beach.
(b) Alewa Heights.
(c) Turtle Bay.
(d) Kalihi Valley.

2. What cargo was aboard the Hornet when it first departed?
(a) Iron and three engines.
(b) Kerosene, iron, and three engines.
(c) Kerosene and three engines.
(d) Kerosene and iron.

3. Which one of the following words was used by Twain to describe Minister Harris?
(a) Windbag.
(b) Blowhard.
(c) Know-it-all.
(d) Braggart.

4. When did Twain arrive at Hawaii?
(a) Sunday morning.
(b) Saturday evening.
(c) Saturday morning.
(d) Sunday evening.

5. What did Twain say was jumbled together in the Hawaiian legislature?
(a) Only motions, notices, and the introduction of bills.
(b) Only resolutions and the reading of bills.
(c) Motions, resolutions, notices, and the introduction and reading of bills.
(d) Only motions, resolutions, and notices.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Twain's opinion of the efforts to restore the palace in chapter 11?

2. What caused Twain to marvel at Hawaii's state in chapter 6?

3. How were the provisions divided amongst the crew after the Hornet was burned?

4. Which animal was Honolulu overrun with in all different shapes and sizes?

5. In chapter 5, what categories did Twain put the people on the island into?

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