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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which description did Twain use for the islands that the men at the Saturday market were from?
(a) The windy isles.
(b) The cloudy isles.
(c) The rainy isles.
(d) The sunny isles.

2. How much regular order of business did Twain write that the Hawaiian legislature seemed to have in chapter 13?
(a) Some.
(b) Very little.
(c) None.
(d) A lot.

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

4. What did Twain wonder about the ministers of the Hawaiian legislature in chapter 13?
(a) Why they never accused each other of corruption.
(b) Why they never presented themselves in a clear manner.
(c) Why they seemed to deliver misinformtaion.
(d) Why they were not expected to follow the same laws as the citizens.

5. What was the site of Captain Cook's murder?
(a) Waimanu Valley.
(b) Kealakekua Bay.
(c) Punaluu Beach.
(d) Hamakua Coast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What phrase does Twain use to describe the Saturday market in chapter 8?

2. What critters prevented Twain from getting any sleep on his trip to Hawaii in chapter 18?

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

4. What is the name of the small schooner that Twain took to visit Hawaii in chapter 18?

5. Why was Twain disgusted by the idea of sharing a meal with anyone in Hawaii?

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