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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animals were included in the livestock that passengers teased in chapter 2?
(a) An ox, chicken, and a pig.
(b) A bull, chicken, and a pig.
(c) A bull, sheep, and a pig.
(d) An ox, sheep, and a pig.

2. According to Twain's letter in chapter 2, how many months out of the year is the Pacific peaceful?
(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Two.
(d) Eight.

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

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 would not move.
(d) The horse fell asleep.

5. How many churches did Twain write about in chapter 4?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Six.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What card game did Twain play with the sailors in chapter 2?

2. Which name was given to the pig aboard the steamer that was eventually converted into pork chops?

3. What does Twain warn about the wash woman's use of rocks?

4. Which of the armed services did the officers aboard the steamer serve in during the war?

5. How does Twain describe Hawaii's Manilas cigars in chapter 5?

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