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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How were the provisions divided amongst the crew after the Hornet was burned?
(a) Between two life boats.
(b) They were stored on the captain's lifeboat and rationed.
(c) Between three life boats.
(d) They were stored on the first mate's lifeboat and rationed.

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

4. When did the survivors of the Hornet finally reach Hawaii?
(a) July 25.
(b) July 15.
(c) June 15.
(d) June 25.

5. How many days had passed before the captain of the Hornet ordered the lifeboats to be separated in order to increase their chances of being spotted?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Twenty two.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Twain reports in chapter 15, how long was the crew of the burned clipper ship, the Hornet, adrift at sea?

2. What differences in Honolulu and San Francisco did Twain observe in chapter 4?

3. What was saved from the burning Hornet?

4. What language were the Christian hymns sung in at the rite for the princess?

5. According to Twain's letter in chapter 17, why was Staley not allowed to officiate the funeral ceremonies for the princess?

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