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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Twain explained in chapter 8, why did white people remain indoors before the laws were formed in the Saturday market?
(a) They were unfamiliar with the customs of the market.
(b) They were afraid of being robbed.
(c) They were afraid of being trampled.
(d) They did not know the language of the natives.

2. Which type of columns once supported the veranda of Brennan's palace?
(a) Corinthian.
(b) Roman.
(c) Tuscan.
(d) Ionic.

3. What confession by Twain begins the letter in chapter 3?
(a) He had seen enough of Hawaii and is ready to leave.
(b) He did not know his way around the island.
(c) He did not understand what the people on the island were talking about.
(d) He had not seen enough of Hawaii to speak of it with confidence.

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. Where was Twain observing the lovely scenery at the beginning of chapter 11?
(a) Hanauma Bay.
(b) Kaena Point.
(c) Nuuanu Valley.
(d) Coconut Island.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the group inadvertently trapped by the tour guide in chapter 7?

2. Why was Twain disgusted by the idea of sharing a meal with anyone in Hawaii?

3. How was Twain's horseback journey described in chapter 7?

4. What did Twain write was even prettier than the sunset in Pari in chapter 11?

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

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