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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which animal was Honolulu overrun with in all different shapes and sizes?
(a) Cats.
(b) Mice.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Birds.

2. Why did Twain not enjoy the taste of poi?
(a) It was too sour.
(b) It was too sweet.
(c) It did not have enough flavor.
(d) It had too much flavor.

3. How long had Twain gone unshaven when he visited a barber in chapter 4?
(a) Five days.
(b) One week.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Ten days.

4. How many churches did Twain write about in chapter 4?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Six.

5. How long was Twain on the island of Hawaii when he wrote the letter in chapter 3?
(a) Two days.
(b) One week.
(c) Two hours.
(d) One month.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Twain respond to Mr. Brown's criticism of his omission of Hawaii's negative aspects?

2. What does Twain warn about the wash woman's use of rocks?

3. How does Twain describe the way Hawaiians sung versions of American tunes?

4. What phrase does Twain use to describe the Saturday market in chapter 8?

5. What caused an attractive young woman to think that Twain was drunk in chapter 7?

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