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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What phrase does Twain use to describe the Saturday market in chapter 8?
(a) An exhilarating spectacle.
(b) An extravagant bonanza.
(c) A thrilling convention.
(d) A delightful sight.

2. What other name did Twain use to refer to Brannan's palace?
(a) The hut.
(b) The cabin.
(c) The bungalow.
(d) The shack.

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

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

5. As Twain reports in chapter 15, how long was the crew of the burned clipper ship, the Hornet, adrift at sea?
(a) Twenty three days.
(b) Fifty five days.
(c) Thirty five days.
(d) Forty three days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which description did Twain use for the islands that the men at the Saturday market were from?

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

3. Which negative aspects of Hawaii did Mr. Brown think that Twain should have mentioned in chapter 4?

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

5. Following the start of the fire aboard the Hornet, how long did it take for the flames to burn the masts in two and cause them to fall overboard?

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