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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. How did Twain respond to the drum playing that took place for the audience of the ceremony for the princess?

2. What effect did the delayed harvest of plants in Hawaii have on the product they produced?

3. How long had the Kona volcano been dormant when Twain visited it in chapter 19?

4. How long had the princess lain in state when Twain wrote the letter in chapter 16?

5. According to the story that Twain told in chapter 21, what was the gold-seeking Kanui's financial situation when he passed away?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Twain, what was the source of the Hawaiian's use of their ancient customs during the funeral in chapter 16?

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

3. How did the survivors of the Hornet reach the shore of Hawaii?

4. Which parts of the princess's ceremony were not appreciated by Twain?

5. Who was Charlton and why was he sued in Hawaiian courts?

6. What was the schooner, the Boomerang, like and why did Twain have difficulty sleeping on his voyage?

7. Why did Twain's disappointment of the crater of Kilauea change in chapter 25?

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

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

10. How was Captain Cook's monument described by Twain in chapter 20?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe in detail the basis for Twain's dislike of Minister Harris, his description of Harris's actions, and his criticism of ministers in general.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the tale of Charlton and Paulet, based on the accounts that Twain provided in his letters, including why Twain chose to write about them, the points that he made in describing the events that took place, and what they represented for the island of Hawaii.

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