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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Twain think the bones were from at the burial site in chapter 7?
(a) A battleground.
(b) He did not know.
(c) Tourists.
(d) Plague victims.

2. Which one of the following is not included in Twain's list of a steamer's benefits in chapter 2?
(a) Steamers were inexpensive to build.
(b) California could make a profit from trading with Hawaii using steamers.
(c) Steamers could handle the rough seas better than other trade ships.
(d) America could populate Hawaii quickly with steamers.

3. Who did Twain blame for the bones being left uncovered in the burial ground in chapter 7?
(a) The government, but not the church.
(b) The church and government.
(c) The church, but not the government.
(d) Neither the government nor the church.

4. How did Twain describe the Hotel American in chapter 5?
(a) It was slightly less comfortable than he anticipated.
(b) It was far more comfortable than he anticipated.
(c) It was just as he anticipated.
(d) It was far less comfortable than he anticipated.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Twain write about the Hawaiian horse traders in chapter 6?

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

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

4. Who did Twain give credit for taming the market?

5. Where was the group inadvertently trapped by the tour guide in chapter 7?

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