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

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

4. Based on the information Twain provided in chapter 19, which Roman town left their remains buried in hardened lava?
(a) Sorrento.
(b) Calatia.
(c) Herculaneum.
(d) Lacedonia.

5. Who did Twain blame for the bones being left uncovered in the burial ground in chapter 7?
(a) The government, but not the church.
(b) The church, but not the government.
(c) The church and government.
(d) Neither the government nor the church.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Twain wonder about the ministers of the Hawaiian legislature in chapter 13?

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

4. How does Twain describe the way Hawaiians sung versions of American tunes?

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

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