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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What words did Twain use to describe Prince William in chapter 14?
(a) Sensible and a light drinker.
(b) Unassuming and a heavy drinker.
(c) Unassuming and a light drinker.
(d) Sensible, but a heavy drinker.

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

3. What was Twain's opinion of the efforts to restore the palace in chapter 11?
(a) He thought it was a worthwhile cause.
(b) He thought it should have been done a long time ago.
(c) He thought it could only be done under the right circumstances.
(d) He thought it was a lost cause.

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

5. How did Twain describe the Hotel American in chapter 5?
(a) It was far less comfortable than he anticipated.
(b) It was far more comfortable than he anticipated.
(c) It was slightly less comfortable than he anticipated.
(d) It was just as he anticipated.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Twain describe the way Hawaiians sung versions of American tunes?

2. Which one of the following was not included in Twain's reasoning for why San Francisco should pursue the whaling market in chapter 10?

3. Which animal was Honolulu overrun with in all different shapes and sizes?

4. How much regular order of business did Twain write that the Hawaiian legislature seemed to have in chapter 13?

5. According to Twain's letter in chapter 2, how many months out of the year is the Pacific peaceful?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Twain write about the officers and workers on the Ajax in chapter 3?

2. Who was Mr. Brown, and what was his objection to Twain's depiction of Hawaii in chapter 4?

3. How was the Saturday market in the past, and what changed it to become more civilized and developed?

4. How did Twain's theory about an ancient burial ground differ from its legend in chapter 7?

5. What was the scenery like for Twain when he traveled through Nuuanu Valley and Kalihi Valley in chapter 11?

6. What was Twain's opinion of the Hotel American in chapter 5?

7. How long was Twain on the island of Hawaii when he wrote the letter in chapter 3, and why did he not give his opinion of the island yet?

8. Which animals were aboard the Ajax, and how was one of them named?

9. What was Twain's objection to the naming of the Pacific Ocean in chapter 2?

10. What did Twain notice about Honolulu in chapter 4?

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