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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Twain's opinion of the efforts to restore the palace in chapter 11?
(a) He thought it was a lost cause.
(b) He thought it should have been done a long time ago.
(c) He thought it could only be done under the right circumstances.
(d) He thought it was a worthwhile cause.

2. How did Twain describe the past days of whaling?
(a) Palmy.
(b) Sloppy.
(c) Balmy.
(d) Easy.

3. Which months of 1866 were Twain's Letters from Hawaii written in?
(a) Between March and October.
(b) Between April and November.
(c) Between February and September.
(d) Between June and December.

4. Who did Twain think deserved more respect from the people of San Francisco in chapter 10?
(a) Whaling captains.
(b) Whaling investors.
(c) Whaling first mates.
(d) Whaling sailors.

5. What subject did Twain choose to write about instead of Pacific whaling traffic in chapter 9?
(a) The natives' lack of education.
(b) The slang and vernacular of island whalers.
(c) The implications of hula dancing.
(d) The high crime rate in Hawaii.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Twain describe Hawaii's Manilas cigars in chapter 5?

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

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

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

5. When did Twain arrive at Hawaii?

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