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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Following the start of the fire aboard the Hornet, how long did it take for the flames to burn the masts in two and cause them to fall overboard?
(a) Thirty minutes.
(b) Two hours.
(c) Fifteen minutes.
(d) An hour.

2. What confounded Twain about the sailors in chapter 2?
(a) Their strange vernacular.
(b) Their strange eating habits.
(c) Their odd sense of timing.
(d) Their odd sense of humor.

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

4. Which animal was Honolulu overrun with in all different shapes and sizes?
(a) Cats.
(b) Birds.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Mice.

5. What did a dozen women begin doing as the rite for the princess started?
(a) Leave.
(b) Wail.
(c) Sit down.
(d) Dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Jarves's book did Twain quote to prove Mr. Staley wrong in chapter 14?

2. According to Twain, how did the chiefs mourn Kamehameha's passing?

3. How long was Twain on the island of Hawaii when he wrote the letter in chapter 3?

4. Which food was Twain fed on the schooner during his trip to Hawaii in chapter 18?

5. Which one of the following is an example of Twain's uncooperative horse's actions in chapter 6?

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