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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What condition was Twain in after his trip to Hawaii, while writing his letter in chapter 14?
(a) Sick.
(b) Inspired.
(c) Excited.
(d) Tired.

2. How did the captain of the schooner respond to Twain's constant complaints during the voyage in chapter 18?
(a) He was impatient and disagreeable.
(b) He was impatient, but agreeable.
(c) He was patient and agreeable.
(d) He was patient, but disagreeable.

3. Which food was Twain fed on the schooner during his trip to Hawaii in chapter 18?
(a) Fried chicken.
(b) Beef stew.
(c) Stewed chicken.
(d) Meatloaf.

4. At the end of chapter 18, what did Twain warn the reader was not easy to come by in Hawaii?
(a) Hats.
(b) Boots.
(c) Horses.
(d) Saddles.

5. As Twain noted in chapter 19, how much product did the sugar plantations of Kona yield compared to Louisiana?
(a) Much more.
(b) Slightly less.
(c) Much less.
(d) Slightly more.

Short Answer Questions

1. What words did Twain use to describe Prince William in chapter 14?

2. Where was the group inadvertently trapped by the tour guide in chapter 7?

3. Who did Twain give credit for taming the market?

4. What did Twain say was jumbled together in the Hawaiian legislature?

5. What happened when Twain initially tried to envision the vicious murder of Captain Cook?

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