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

2. How long after Paulet built the monument to Cook did Rear Admiral Thomas arrive to set things straight?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Two hours.
(c) Two days.
(d) Two months.

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

4. What is the name of the small schooner that Twain took to visit Hawaii in chapter 18?
(a) Ricochet.
(b) Backlash.
(c) Rebound.
(d) Boomerang.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sized men did the features of the city of refuge suggest to Twain in chapter 22?

2. What animal's constant noise was annoying to Twain on his way to Hawaii in chapter 18?

3. What did a dozen women begin doing as the rite for the princess started?

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

5. Which fruit's quality surprised Twain in Kona in chapter 19?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Twain's visit of Waiohinu like in chapter 24?

2. Why was the native riding in a canoe after Twain and the Emeline left the shore in chapter 24?

3. How was Captain Cook murdered?

4. Which story was told about General Van Valkenburgh in the postscript of chapter 17?

5. How long did it take the Hornet to burn and what did the crew do as it was burning?

6. What reaction did Paulet have to Charlton's situation?

7. What was Mr. Brown trying to steal in chapter 20?

8. What was it about Hawaii's sugar production that impressed Twain in chapter 23?

9. What fruit surprised Twain in Kona and why?

10. When did Twain view the volcano of Kilauea and how was it transformed?

(see the answer keys)

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