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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 food was Twain fed on the schooner during his trip to Hawaii in chapter 18?
(a) Beef stew.
(b) Fried chicken.
(c) Stewed chicken.
(d) Meatloaf.

2. Which of Jarves's book did Twain quote to prove Mr. Staley wrong in chapter 14?
(a) The Art-Idea: Part Second of Confessions of an Inquirer.
(b) Art-Hints, Architecture, Sculpture, and Painting.
(c) History of the Sandwich Islands.
(d) Scenes and Scenery in the Sandwich Islands.

3. How did Twain consider the king's income to be for the lifestyle he indulged in?
(a) Slightly less than adequate.
(b) Adequate.
(c) Much less than adequate.
(d) More than adequate.

4. How was Twain's horseback journey described in chapter 7?
(a) Uncomfortable and long.
(b) Short and uncomfortable.
(c) Comfortable, but long.
(d) Short and comfortable.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What subject did Twain choose to write about instead of Pacific whaling traffic in chapter 9?

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

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

4. What was the site of Captain Cook's murder?

5. Why did Twain not enjoy the taste of poi?

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