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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Twain compare the government prison he visited to its American counterparts?
(a) It was not as clean.
(b) It was cleaner.
(c) It was bigger.
(d) It was smaller.

2. What subject did Twain choose to write about instead of Pacific whaling traffic in chapter 9?
(a) The implications of hula dancing.
(b) The natives' lack of education.
(c) The slang and vernacular of island whalers.
(d) The high crime rate in Hawaii.

3. What caused an attractive young woman to think that Twain was drunk in chapter 7?
(a) His horse riding.
(b) His jokes.
(c) His speech.
(d) His walk.

4. What state did the Hornet leave on January 15?
(a) New Jersey.
(b) Maine.
(c) Rhode Island.
(d) New York.

5. What did Twain write was even prettier than the sunset in Pari in chapter 11?
(a) Turtle Bay.
(b) Ewa Beach.
(c) Alewa Heights.
(d) Kalihi Valley.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Twain's opinion of the efforts to restore the palace in chapter 11?

2. How did Twain react to the American song selections of the Hawaiians?

3. Which island was the captain of the burned Hornet hopeful of reaching?

4. Which of Jarves's book did Twain quote to prove Mr. Staley wrong in chapter 14?

5. Based on the updated information Twain provides in chapter 15, how many survivors were there of the burned clipper ship, the Hornet?

(see the answer key)

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