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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Honolulu consider the recruitment of its citizens as sailors?
(a) It only encouraged it for certain people.
(b) It encouraged it.
(c) It frowned upon it.
(d) It tried to make it illegal.

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

3. How does Twain describe Hawaii's Manilas cigars in chapter 5?
(a) Unsatisfying and strong in flavor.
(b) Unsatisfying and weak in flavor.
(c) Satisfying, but weak in flavor.
(d) Satisfying, but strong in flavor.

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

5. What differences in Honolulu and San Francisco did Twain observe in chapter 4?
(a) Unpredictable weather and culture.
(b) Fragrant plants and culture.
(c) Fragrant plants and unpredictable weather.
(d) Fragrant plants, culture, and unpredictable weather.

Short Answer Questions

1. What confession by Twain begins the letter in chapter 3?

2. What was the risk of a person bringing their own liquor from America to Hawaii?

3. Which one of the following is an example of Twain's uncooperative horse's actions in chapter 6?

4. When did Twain arrive at Hawaii?

5. How long had Twain gone unshaven when he visited a barber in chapter 4?

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