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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Twain wrote in chapter 22, how many corners did the raft that Lono used to depart the islands have?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) None, it was round.

2. How did Twain describe the past days of whaling?
(a) Sloppy.
(b) Balmy.
(c) Easy.
(d) Palmy.

3. What did Twain think the bones were from at the burial site in chapter 7?
(a) Plague victims.
(b) Tourists.
(c) A battleground.
(d) He did not know.

4. In the story that Twain recounted for chapter 16, who bested Mr. Harris during an event in the legislature?
(a) A noble.
(b) The court jester.
(c) Another minister.
(d) A citizen.

5. Who did Twain blame for the Hawaiians' lingering ancient customs of a barbarous age?
(a) The Hawaiian natives.
(b) Bishop Staley.
(c) Mr. Brown.
(d) No one.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Hawaii cede the islands to Paulet after his demands were made?

2. Which of the armed services did the officers aboard the steamer serve in during the war?

3. What is the name of the small schooner that Twain took to visit Hawaii in chapter 18?

4. What were the women that Twain saw by the temple wearing in chapter 21?

5. What words did Twain use to describe Prince William in chapter 14?

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