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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Twain compare the government prison he visited to its American counterparts?
(a) It was cleaner.
(b) It was smaller.
(c) It was bigger.
(d) It was not as clean.

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

3. What was the name of the steamer that Twain took to Hawaii?
(a) Alaskan.
(b) Enterprise.
(c) Columbia.
(d) Ajax.

4. What does Twain warn about the wash woman's use of rocks?
(a) It can remove a shirt's collar.
(b) It can ruin shirt buttons.
(c) It can discolor a shirt.
(d) It can put holes in a shirt.

5. How does Twain describe Hawaii's Manilas cigars in chapter 5?
(a) Satisfying, but strong in flavor.
(b) Unsatisfying and weak in flavor.
(c) Unsatisfying and strong in flavor.
(d) Satisfying, but weak in flavor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What subject did Twain choose to write about instead of Pacific whaling traffic in chapter 9?

2. How long did it take the steamer to reach Hawaii?

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

4. What confession by Twain begins the letter in chapter 3?

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

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