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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Twain compare the government prison he visited to its American counterparts?
(a) It was bigger.
(b) It was not as clean.
(c) It was smaller.
(d) It was cleaner.

2. What was sung each night for Princess Victoria after she passed away?
(a) A new chant.
(b) A new hymn.
(c) A new song.
(d) A new poem.

3. Why did Twain not enjoy the taste of poi?
(a) It did not have enough flavor.
(b) It was too sweet.
(c) It had too much flavor.
(d) It was too sour.

4. According to Twain's observation, what was Minister Harris's platform built on?
(a) Pretense with no showmanship.
(b) Showmanship with no pretense.
(c) Showmanship and pretense.
(d) Neither showmanship nor pretense.

5. What is the name of the small schooner that Twain took to visit Hawaii in chapter 18?
(a) Rebound.
(b) Backlash.
(c) Boomerang.
(d) Ricochet.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who did Twain blame for the bones being left uncovered in the burial ground in chapter 7?

3. Which one of the following words was used by Twain to describe Minister Harris?

4. How long were the remains of Princess Victoria scheduled to lie in state?

5. At the end of chapter 18, what did Twain warn the reader was not easy to come by in Hawaii?

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