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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What differences in Honolulu and San Francisco did Twain observe in chapter 4?
(a) Unpredictable weather and culture.
(b) Fragrant plants and culture.
(c) Fragrant plants, culture, and unpredictable weather.
(d) Fragrant plants and unpredictable weather.

3. Which one of the following is not included in Twain's list of a steamer's benefits in chapter 2?
(a) America could populate Hawaii quickly with steamers.
(b) California could make a profit from trading with Hawaii using steamers.
(c) Steamers were inexpensive to build.
(d) Steamers could handle the rough seas better than other trade ships.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following is an example of Twain's uncooperative horse's actions in chapter 6?

2. What type of clothing did the women wear at the Saturday market in chapter 8?

3. Where did Twain ride in a buggy to after staying too long at the government prison in chapter 6?

4. Which one of the following was not included in Twain's reasoning for why San Francisco should pursue the whaling market in chapter 10?

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

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