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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which name was given to the pig aboard the steamer that was eventually converted into pork chops?
(a) Bob.
(b) Dennis.
(c) Larry.
(d) Porky.

2. What position did Twain's principal interview subject, John S. Thomas, have aboard the Hornet?
(a) Sailor.
(b) Third Mate.
(c) First Mate.
(d) Second Mate.

3. What was the name of the steamer that Twain took to Hawaii?
(a) Ajax.
(b) Columbia.
(c) Enterprise.
(d) Alaskan.

4. What caused Twain to marvel at Hawaii's state in chapter 6?
(a) A river.
(b) A statue.
(c) Hawaii's barbaric past.
(d) Hawaii's people.

5. What extra food did the captain make for Twain during his trip to Hawaii in chapter 18?
(a) Soup.
(b) Muffins.
(c) Bread.
(d) Pancakes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ailment did Twain suffer as he went below below deck in chapter 1?

2. In chapter 3, how much did Twain state that Hawaii paid in customs alone?

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

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

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

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