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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XV-XIX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Twain say there was little for the Australian governor to do?
(a) It was mostly a prison colony.
(b) The people governed themselves.
(c) There was a small population.
(d) He delegated most of his duties.

2. What islands did Twain see in September?
(a) Hawaiian.
(b) Samoan.
(c) Fiji.
(d) Phillipines.

3. How long was the train trip to Adelaid?
(a) 17 hours.
(b) 12 hours.
(c) 14 hours.
(d) 10 hours.

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

5. What empire was Australia a part of?
(a) Asian.
(b) British.
(c) American.
(d) French.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Australian government pay bounties for?

2. What mines in Australia did towns grow up around?

3. What was the first livestock kept in Australia?

4. What did Twain compare the weather in Sydney to?

5. What did Twain take pledges to do?

(see the answer key)

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