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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter X-XIV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Twain compare the weather in Sydney to?
(a) London.
(b) Hawaii.
(c) Arkansas.
(d) Texas.

2. What was used as currency in Australia?
(a) Rum.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Slaves.
(d) Gold bars.

3. What was Wawn's title?
(a) First mate.
(b) Lieutenant.
(c) Purser.
(d) Captain.

4. What bad habit did the captain not have?
(a) Belching.
(b) Chewing.
(c) Spitting.
(d) Smoking.

5. What mistake had the captain made with another ship?
(a) He went on the wrong course.
(b) He sailed it into the rocks.
(c) He ran out of fuel.
(d) He over-booked it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the Englishman on the ship from?

2. How did most missionaries feel about the slave trade?

3. How did Twain describe the captain?

4. Where was the purser from?

5. What country did Twain like to discuss with the Englishman on the ship?

(see the answer key)

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