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

2. How did Twain react to the American song selections of the Hawaiians?
(a) He was annoyed.
(b) He was impressed.
(c) He was amused.
(d) He was confused.

3. When did Twain arrive at Hawaii?
(a) Sunday evening.
(b) Saturday evening.
(c) Sunday morning.
(d) Saturday morning.

4. Which negative aspects of Hawaii did Mr. Brown think that Twain should have mentioned in chapter 4?
(a) Heat and insects.
(b) Heat, rain, and insects.
(c) Heat and rain.
(d) Rain and insects.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Hawaiian islands were sighted first by Twain in chapter 4?

2. What differences in Honolulu and San Francisco did Twain observe in chapter 4?

3. Which months of 1866 were Twain's Letters from Hawaii written in?

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

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

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