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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 type of clothing did the women wear at the Saturday market in chapter 8?
(a) Long.
(b) Bright.
(c) Dull.
(d) Short.

2. What did Twain write about the Hawaiian horse traders in chapter 6?
(a) They sold poor horses, but were reasonable.
(b) They were dishonest and sold poor horses.
(c) They were dishonest, but sold good horses.
(d) They sold good horses and were reasonable.

3. How was Twain's horseback journey described in chapter 7?
(a) Short and comfortable.
(b) Uncomfortable and long.
(c) Short and uncomfortable.
(d) Comfortable, but long.

4. What caused Twain to marvel at Hawaii's state in chapter 6?
(a) Hawaii's people.
(b) Hawaii's barbaric past.
(c) A river.
(d) A statue.

5. Which of the armed services did the officers aboard the steamer serve in during the war?
(a) Navy.
(b) Air Force.
(c) Marines.
(d) Army.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Twain compare the government prison he visited to its American counterparts?

2. What ailment did Twain suffer as he went below below deck in chapter 1?

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

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

5. Which one of the following is not included in Twain's list of a steamer's benefits in chapter 2?

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