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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 does Twain describe the way Hawaiians sung versions of American tunes?
(a) With a bold interpretation.
(b) In their own incomprehensible tongue.
(c) In their own barbarous tongue.
(d) With a strange interpretation.

2. How long did Twain say it would be before he was able to write again at the end of his letter in chapter 12?
(a) Two or three days.
(b) Five or six weeks.
(c) Five or six days.
(d) Two or three weeks.

3. Why did Twain not enjoy the taste of poi?
(a) It had too much flavor.
(b) It was too sweet.
(c) It did not have enough flavor.
(d) It was too sour.

4. In Twain's opinion, what would have happened to Honolulu without whaling?
(a) He did not give his opinion.
(b) It would have been the same.
(c) It would have withered away.
(d) It would have struggled.

5. What type of Americans did Twain notice coming and going from Hawaii while writing his letter in chapter 14?
(a) High profile.
(b) Neither high nor low profile.
(c) Low profile.
(d) High and low profile.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Twain respond to Mr. Brown's criticism of his omission of Hawaii's negative aspects?

2. How did Twain compare the government prison he visited to its American counterparts?

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

4. How much regular order of business did Twain write that the Hawaiian legislature seemed to have in chapter 13?

5. How many sailors did Twain write were rescued after being at sea in chapter 14?

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