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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Twain's letter in chapter 17, why was Staley not allowed to officiate the funeral ceremonies for the princess?
(a) There was no officiating of the ceremony.
(b) Staley refused to officiate.
(c) Staley was not present.
(d) The princess was not a member of the Reformed Catholic Church.

2. Who did Twain blame for the Hawaiians' lingering ancient customs of a barbarous age?
(a) No one.
(b) The Hawaiian natives.
(c) Bishop Staley.
(d) Mr. Brown.

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

4. What was the site of Captain Cook's murder?
(a) Punaluu Beach.
(b) Hamakua Coast.
(c) Waimanu Valley.
(d) Kealakekua Bay.

5. What were the women that Twain saw by the temple wearing in chapter 21?
(a) Beads and skirts.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Dresses.
(d) Feathers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Twain react to Kailua?

2. Which type of columns once supported the veranda of Brennan's palace?

3. Who did Twain blame for the bones being left uncovered in the burial ground in chapter 7?

4. What was the practice of "pulling" that Twain wrote against in chapter 10?

5. Why did Twain not enjoy the taste of poi?

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