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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where was Twain observing the lovely scenery at the beginning of chapter 11?
(a) Kaena Point.
(b) Hanauma Bay.
(c) Coconut Island.
(d) Nuuanu Valley.

3. 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?
(a) Two hours.
(b) Thirty minutes.
(c) Fifteen minutes.
(d) An hour.

4. What was the practice of "pulling" that Twain wrote against in chapter 10?
(a) Where a captain could sue a sailor for disobeying a command.
(b) Where a captain could sue an investor for inappropriate preparations.
(c) Where a sailor could sue other sailors for wrongful treatment.
(d) Where a sailor could sue their captain for wrongful treatment.

5. What does Twain warn about the wash woman's use of rocks?
(a) It can put holes in a shirt.
(b) It can remove a shirt's collar.
(c) It can discolor a shirt.
(d) It can ruin shirt buttons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What state did the Hornet leave on January 15?

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

3. How long were the remains of Princess Victoria scheduled to lie in state?

4. What did Twain write was even prettier than the sunset in Pari in chapter 11?

5. What did the crew of the Hornet use for a water supply for the first two weeks they were at sea?

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