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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Twain's letter in chapter 17, why was Staley not allowed to officiate the funeral ceremonies for the princess?
(a) The princess was not a member of the Reformed Catholic Church.
(b) Staley refused to officiate.
(c) Staley was not present.
(d) There was no officiating of the ceremony.

3. What was saved from the burning Hornet?
(a) A large amount of food.
(b) A small amount of food.
(c) Weapons and a small amount of food.
(d) Weapons and a large amount of food.

4. How many feet above the valley was the lava that the tooth was found in by the general?
(a) Two hundred.
(b) Five hundred.
(c) Seven hundred.
(d) Four hundred.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many natives did Twain watch prepare for the ceremonies in chapter 16?

2. What did Twain wonder about the ministers of the Hawaiian legislature in chapter 13?

3. What did Twain say the king of Hawaii stopped doing in order to embrace the responsibility of leadership?

4. What publication did Twain write his Letters from Hawaii for?

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

(see the answer key)

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