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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Twain describe the way Hawaiians sung versions of American tunes?
(a) With a bold interpretation.
(b) In their own incomprehensible tongue.
(c) In their own barbarous tongue.
(d) With a strange interpretation.

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

3. Which Hawaiian islands were sighted first by Twain in chapter 4?
(a) Oahu and Maui.
(b) Maui and Molokai.
(c) Lanai and Kauai.
(d) Oahu and Molokai.

4. What did Twain wonder about the ministers of the Hawaiian legislature in chapter 13?
(a) Why they never accused each other of corruption.
(b) Why they were not expected to follow the same laws as the citizens.
(c) Why they never presented themselves in a clear manner.
(d) Why they seemed to deliver misinformtaion.

5. What ocean was the crew of the Hornet drifting on after their ship was burned?
(a) Atlantic.
(b) Indian.
(c) Arctic.
(d) Pacific.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Twain's opinion, what would have happened to Honolulu without whaling?

2. What type of Americans did Twain notice coming and going from Hawaii while writing his letter in chapter 14?

3. Where was Twain observing the lovely scenery at the beginning of chapter 11?

4. What caused an attractive young woman to think that Twain was drunk in chapter 7?

5. What other name did Twain use to refer to Brannan's palace?

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