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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many sailors did Twain write were rescued after being at sea in chapter 14?
(a) Nineteen.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Twenty one.
(d) Twenty four.

2. Which one of the following was not included in Twain's reasoning for why San Francisco should pursue the whaling market in chapter 10?
(a) It was closer to the whaling lines.
(b) It could insure sailors directly.
(c) It had a more stable economy.
(d) It had the capacity to build more ships.

3. How did Twain react to the American song selections of the Hawaiians?
(a) He was confused.
(b) He was amused.
(c) He was impressed.
(d) He was annoyed.

4. Which negative aspects of Hawaii did Mr. Brown think that Twain should have mentioned in chapter 4?
(a) Heat and insects.
(b) Rain and insects.
(c) Heat and rain.
(d) Heat, rain, and insects.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Urging America to develop more steamers in chapter 3, how long did Twain say it would be before China released a smaller steamer?

2. Out of the several hundred greeters Twain described, how many were "half-naked"?

3. Which one of the following is not included in Twain's list of a steamer's benefits in chapter 2?

4. In Twain's opinion, what would have happened to Honolulu without whaling?

5. What was Twain's opinion of the efforts to restore the palace in chapter 11?

(see the answer key)

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