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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did it take the steamer to reach Hawaii?
(a) Just under ten days.
(b) Just under two weeks.
(c) Just over ten days.
(d) Just over two weeks.

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

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

4. Where did Twain ride in a buggy to after staying too long at the government prison in chapter 6?
(a) Diamond Head.
(b) Iao Valley.
(c) Kanaha Pond.
(d) Mauna Kea.

5. Which explorer gave the Pacific Ocean its name?
(a) Balboa.
(b) Vespucci.
(c) Columbus.
(d) Pizarro.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What card game did Twain play with the sailors in chapter 2?

5. What did Twain's horse do once it realized that the group was heading for home in chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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