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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 kind of people were sent to Tasmania?

2. What was mined in Bendigo?

3. What was the first livestock kept in Australia?

4. What kind of club was held in Corrigan Castle?

5. What did the Australian government pay bounties for?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Twain not able to tour Honolulu?

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

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

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

5. What did Twain first see when he landed at Australia?

6. What did Twain talk to a missionary about from India?

7. How did Twain learn about New Zealand before visiting there?

8. What were the first major industries in Australia?

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

10. How did Twain describe Melbourne?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Twain was a very objective observer while on this trip. How did this objectivity in his writing and observation affect the narration of this trip?

Essay Topic 2

Technology was a huge theme in this book. What are some places where this theme appeared, and how did Twain feel about technology in those places?

Essay Topic 3

Where did religion fit in this narrative, and why were these instances so important to Twain to include in his travel journal?

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