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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which one of the following was not included in Twain's description of Queen Victoria in chapter 14?
(a) She was educated.
(b) She was impulsive.
(c) She was an accomplished musician.
(d) She was a friend to the Royal Hawaiian Church.

3. What extra food did the captain make for Twain during his trip to Hawaii in chapter 18?
(a) Muffins.
(b) Bread.
(c) Pancakes.
(d) Soup.

4. How did Twain react to the American song selections of the Hawaiians?
(a) He was amused.
(b) He was confused.
(c) He was annoyed.
(d) He was impressed.

5. According to Twain, how did Hawaiian politics respond to the death of Princess Victoria?
(a) They were in an uproar.
(b) They were angered.
(c) They were confused.
(d) They were in denial.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much regular order of business did Twain write that the Hawaiian legislature seemed to have in chapter 13?

2. According to Twain's observation, what was Minister Harris's platform built on?

3. What type of clothing did the women wear at the Saturday market in chapter 8?

4. What did Twain think the bones were from at the burial site in chapter 7?

5. What did Twain's horse do once it realized that the group was heading for home in chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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