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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 was Twain's story in Nelson about?
(a) A mythical animal.
(b) A mass exodus.
(c) A bank theft.
(d) A murderer.

2. How did Twain describe the capital of Tasmania?
(a) Clean.
(b) Silent.
(c) Dirty.
(d) Loud.

3. What kind of trees were available in Horsham?
(a) Palm trees.
(b) Fruit trees.
(c) Nut trees.
(d) Evergreen trees.

4. What mines in Australia did towns grow up around?
(a) Silver.
(b) Coal.
(c) Gold.
(d) Copper.

5. What strange item did Twain bring on his trip?
(a) Deck chairs.
(b) Fuel ration.
(c) Shaving kit.
(d) Bedding.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the purser do that bothered Twain?

2. Where was Corrigan Castle?

3. What animal in Australia did Twain talk about in detail?

4. Who was in Australia before the British arrived?

5. What was the profession of the man who pretended to be Sir Roger?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why didn't Twain get to see much of Tasmania?

2. What were the first major industries in Australia?

3. What did Twain like to discuss with others at dinnertime on the ship?

4. What was Twain's first impression of the culture in Australia, and why was he surprised by this?

5. What did Twain talk about when he docked at Suva?

6. What was produced in Stawell?

7. Why was Twain not able to tour Honolulu?

8. What did Twain do in Christchurch?

9. How did Twain win a watch while on the ship?

10. What was a weet-weet?

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