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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 did Twain think the bones were from at the burial site in chapter 7?
(a) Plague victims.
(b) A battleground.
(c) He did not know.
(d) Tourists.

2. How long was Twain's trip to the island of Hawaii that he references in chapter 14?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) One week.

3. What critters prevented Twain from getting any sleep on his trip to Hawaii in chapter 18?
(a) Bugs and rats.
(b) Bugs, rats, and snakes.
(c) Rats and snakes.
(d) Bugs and snakes.

4. Which one of the following did Twain read in an attempt to help a sickened Mr. Brown in chapter 18?
(a) A letter.
(b) A short story.
(c) A novel.
(d) Poetry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Twain characterize his horse in chapter 8?

2. How many sailors did Twain write were rescued after being at sea in chapter 14?

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

4. What did Twain say the king of Hawaii stopped doing in order to embrace the responsibility of leadership?

5. How did Twain react to the American song selections of the Hawaiians?

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