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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which island was the captain of the burned Hornet hopeful of reaching?
(a) Socorro.
(b) San Benedicto.
(c) Roca Partida.
(d) Clarion.

2. According to Twain's observation, what was Minister Harris's platform built on?
(a) Showmanship and pretense.
(b) Pretense with no showmanship.
(c) Neither showmanship nor pretense.
(d) Showmanship with no pretense.

3. Which one of the following is an example of Twain's uncooperative horse's actions in chapter 6?
(a) The horse fell asleep.
(b) The horse would not move.
(c) The horse would only ride in the wrong direction.
(d) The horse ate too much.

4. According to Twain, how did Hawaiian politics respond to the death of Princess Victoria?
(a) They were in an uproar.
(b) They were in denial.
(c) They were confused.
(d) They were angered.

5. How many days had passed before the captain of the Hornet ordered the lifeboats to be separated in order to increase their chances of being spotted?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Twenty two.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Twenty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What words did Twain use to describe Prince William in chapter 14?

2. Which Hawaiian islands were sighted first by Twain in chapter 4?

3. When did the survivors of the Hornet finally reach Hawaii?

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

5. What technology did San Francisco have that Twain thought would be an advantage in whaling?

(see the answer key)

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