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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Twain describe the Hotel American in chapter 5?
(a) It was slightly less comfortable than he anticipated.
(b) It was just as he anticipated.
(c) It was far more comfortable than he anticipated.
(d) It was far less comfortable than he anticipated.

2. How long were the remains of Princess Victoria scheduled to lie in state?
(a) Four days.
(b) Four months.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) Four hours.

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

4. What did the crew of the burned Hornet eat once the rations of food ran out?
(a) Rags, a butter tub, and fishing caps.
(b) Rags, boots, and fishing caps.
(c) Rags, boots, a butter tub, and fishing caps.
(d) Rags, boots, and a butter tub.

5. As Twain explained in chapter 8, why did white people remain indoors before the laws were formed in the Saturday market?
(a) They did not know the language of the natives.
(b) They were afraid of being robbed.
(c) They were afraid of being trampled.
(d) They were unfamiliar with the customs of the market.

Short Answer Questions

1. What cargo was aboard the Hornet when it first departed?

2. Based on the updated information Twain provides in chapter 15, how many survivors were there of the burned clipper ship, the Hornet?

3. How much regular order of business did Twain write that the Hawaiian legislature seemed to have in chapter 13?

4. How did Twain respond to Mr. Brown's criticism of his omission of Hawaii's negative aspects?

5. How many churches did Twain write about in chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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