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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one of the following is not included in Twain's list of a steamer's benefits in chapter 2?
(a) California could make a profit from trading with Hawaii using steamers.
(b) America could populate Hawaii quickly with steamers.
(c) Steamers were inexpensive to build.
(d) Steamers could handle the rough seas better than other trade ships.

2. Who did Twain give credit for taming the market?
(a) The church, but not the government.
(b) The government, but not the church.
(c) The church and government.
(d) Neither the church nor the government.

3. Which name was given to the pig aboard the steamer that was eventually converted into pork chops?
(a) Dennis.
(b) Porky.
(c) Bob.
(d) Larry.

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

5. Which explorer gave the Pacific Ocean its name?
(a) Pizarro.
(b) Vespucci.
(c) Columbus.
(d) Balboa.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long was Twain on the island of Hawaii when he wrote the letter in chapter 3?

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

3. When did Twain arrive at Hawaii?

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

5. Which negative aspects of Hawaii did Mr. Brown think that Twain should have mentioned in chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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