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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which aspects of the ceremony caused Twain to write about it as a spectacle in chapter 17?
(a) Music, wailing, and crafts.
(b) Bright colors, music, and crafts.
(c) Bright colors, music, and wailing.
(d) Bright colors, music, wailing, and crafts.

3. What animal was roasted and offered to Kamehameha's corpse?
(a) Duck.
(b) Pig.
(c) Lamb.
(d) Cow.

4. What were the women that Twain saw by the temple wearing in chapter 21?
(a) Beads and skirts.
(b) Dresses.
(c) Feathers.
(d) Nothing.

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

6. What state did the Hornet leave on January 15?
(a) Rhode Island.
(b) New York.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) Maine.

7. According to the story that Twain told in chapter 21, what was the gold-seeking Kanui's financial situation when he passed away?
(a) He was very wealthy.
(b) He was slightly wealthier than a pauper.
(c) He was a pauper.
(d) He was somewhat wealthy.

8. 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) Fifteen minutes.
(b) Thirty minutes.
(c) An hour.
(d) Two hours.

9. As Twain recalled in chapter 17, why were the remains of chiefs thrown into volcanoes?
(a) As a way to hide them.
(b) To avoid a burial.
(c) As a sign of respect.
(d) To keep them from being disturbed.

10. Which word best represents Twain's opinion of the hula dance that was performed at the funeral rite for the princess?
(a) Inappropriate.
(b) Despicable.
(c) Offensive.
(d) Inexcusable.

11. How did Twain respond to the drum playing that took place for the audience of the ceremony for the princess?
(a) He could not hear it well enough.
(b) He enjoyed it.
(c) He did not appreciate it.
(d) He did not understand it.

12. What helped Liholiho defy the rules of men and women dining together?
(a) Confusion.
(b) An old story.
(c) An advisor.
(d) Whiskey.

13. How did Captain Mitchell attempt to raise his crew's spirits during the ordeal of being lost at sea?
(a) With humor.
(b) With music.
(c) By telling stories.
(d) By playing games.

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

15. How many times was the judgment against Charlton reviewed and upheld in British courts?
(a) Four times.
(b) Three times.
(c) Twice.
(d) Once.

Short Answer Questions

1. What made up the waterfall that Twain observed in the city of refuge in chapter 22?

2. How high were the walls of the crater estimated to be by Twain in chapter 25?

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

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

5. How did the Emeline compare to the previous vessel that Twain had been on?

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