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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What prediction did Twain make at the end of chapter 23?
(a) Hawaiian sugar products will never outsell American sugar products.
(b) Chinese labor will ruin California industry.
(c) Hawaiian sugar products will outsell American sugar products in one year.
(d) Chinese labor will revolutionize California industry.

2. What was Mr. Brown's reaction to the ceremony as Twain wrote his letter in chapter 16?
(a) He only liked the beginning of it.
(b) He only liked the ending of it.
(c) He liked it.
(d) He was critical of it.

3. What was introduced to cause Hawaii's sugar production to increase dramatically?
(a) Seaweed.
(b) Bat guano.
(c) Gypsum.
(d) Humic Acid.

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

5. What was the site of Captain Cook's murder?
(a) Hamakua Coast.
(b) Kealakekua Bay.
(c) Waimanu Valley.
(d) Punaluu Beach.

6. How many natives did Twain watch prepare for the ceremonies in chapter 16?
(a) Hundreds.
(b) Dozens.
(c) Tens of thousands.
(d) Thousands.

7. What made up the waterfall that Twain observed in the city of refuge in chapter 22?
(a) Rocks.
(b) Lava.
(c) Water.
(d) Mud.

8. Which fruit's quality surprised Twain in Kona in chapter 19?
(a) Nectarines.
(b) Strawberries.
(c) Peaches.
(d) Canteloupes.

9. According to Twain, how did the chiefs mourn Kamehameha's passing?
(a) In a confused manner.
(b) Like beasts and madmen.
(c) In a dignified manner.
(d) Like mature grievers.

10. As Twain reports in chapter 15, how long was the crew of the burned clipper ship, the Hornet, adrift at sea?
(a) Thirty five days.
(b) Twenty three days.
(c) Forty three days.
(d) Fifty five days.

11. How did Twain react to Kailua?
(a) He was confused by it.
(b) He was not impressed with it.
(c) He was impressed with it.
(d) He was amused by it.

12. What state did Twain compare Hawaii's sugar production with in chapter 23?
(a) Louisiana.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Florida.
(d) California.

13. What happened when Twain initially tried to envision the vicious murder of Captain Cook?
(a) He was unable to imagine it.
(b) He was able to imagine a little of it.
(c) He was able to imagine some of it.
(d) He was able to imagine most of it.

14. Why did Hawaii cede the islands to Paulet after his demands were made?
(a) The natives wanted to keep Paulet in Hawaii.
(b) There was no Hawaiian government to combat the demands.
(c) The Hawaiian government was too weak.
(d) The natives were afraid of Paulet.

15. Based on the updated information Twain provides in chapter 15, how many survivors were there of the burned clipper ship, the Hornet?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Twelve.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following was not included in the reasons why Twain thought a Hawaiian sugar monopoly was possible?

2. Based on Twain's accounting in chapter 23, how much sugar did Hawaii produce each year?

3. As Twain explained the story in chapter 21, where was Charlton a British consul in Hawaii?

4. How were the efforts of Twain and Mr. Brown to collect coconuts described in chapter 20?

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

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