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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Twain think the bones were from at the burial site in chapter 7?

2. Who did Twain blame for the bones being left uncovered in the burial ground in chapter 7?

3. According to Twain, how did Hawaiian politics respond to the death of Princess Victoria?

4. What card game did Twain play with the sailors in chapter 2?

5. Out of the several hundred greeters Twain described, how many were "half-naked"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How was the Hawaiian legislature comprised?

3. Why did Twain's horse's actions cause confusion between him and a young woman in chapter 7?

4. What was Twain's opinion of Minister Harris?

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

6. How did Twain board the Ajax in chapter 1, and what caused passengers to become sick?

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

8. What took place during the weeks that Princess Victoria's remains lay in state?

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

10. Which question did Twain have for the ministers of the Hawaiian legislature in chapter 13, and what did he think of their etiquette?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe in detail the three boats that Twain traveled on during his trip to Hawaii, the Ajax, the Boomerang, and the Emeline. Along with your descriptions, include the differences between the three ships, Twain's opinions of each of them, some of the events that took place on them, and how his experience on one of the ships reminded him of the responsibility he had as a journalist.

Essay Topic 2

The funeral rite for Princess Victoria was an extravagant ceremony witnessed by thousands of people.

1) Describe the honor guard's responsibilities while the princess laid in state for the four weeks before the ceremony.

2) Explain Twain's description of the funeral rite, the royalty there, and his criticism of certain customs that were performed during the ceremony.

3) Analyze Twain's reaction to the various people and dignitaries that attended the funeral rite for Princess Victoria.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze Hawaii's sugar production using all of Twain's information, estimations, and calculations. In addition, provide a description of the local sugar refinery that Twain visited, the reasons behind Twain's predictions, and a comparison of Hawaiian sugar production and American sugar production.

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