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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the group inadvertently trapped by the tour guide in chapter 7?
(a) On a mountain.
(b) In a cave.
(c) On the water.
(d) Between precipices.

2. 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) An hour.
(b) Thirty minutes.
(c) Fifteen minutes.
(d) Two hours.

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

4. Which Hawaiian islands were sighted first by Twain in chapter 4?
(a) Oahu and Maui.
(b) Maui and Molokai.
(c) Oahu and Molokai.
(d) Lanai and Kauai.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who did Twain blame for the bones being left uncovered in the burial ground in chapter 7?

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

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

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

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