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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much money could San Francisco have made by diverting the whaling to its own harbor, according to Twain's estimations in chapter 10?
(a) A few hundred thousand dollars per month.
(b) Several hundred thousand dollars per month.
(c) Several hundred thousand dollars per year.
(d) A few hundred thousand dollars per year.

3. How many sailors did Twain write were rescued after being at sea in chapter 14?
(a) Twenty one.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Twenty four.
(d) Nineteen.

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

5. How were the provisions divided amongst the crew after the Hornet was burned?
(a) They were stored on the captain's lifeboat and rationed.
(b) Between three life boats.
(c) Between two life boats.
(d) They were stored on the first mate's lifeboat and rationed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long had Twain gone unshaven when he visited a barber in chapter 4?

2. As Twain explained in chapter 8, why did white people remain indoors before the laws were formed in the Saturday market?

3. What condition was Twain in after his trip to Hawaii, while writing his letter in chapter 14?

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

5. What was sung each night for Princess Victoria after she passed away?

(see the answer key)

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