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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 much money could San Francisco have made by diverting the whaling to its own harbor, according to Twain's estimations in chapter 10?
(a) A few hundred thousand dollars per year.
(b) A few hundred thousand dollars per month.
(c) Several hundred thousand dollars per year.
(d) Several hundred thousand dollars per month.

2. Why was Twain disgusted by the idea of sharing a meal with anyone in Hawaii?
(a) The meal portions were very small.
(b) He preferred to eat alone.
(c) The natives did not look very clean.
(d) He had a large appetite.

3. Which name was given to the pig aboard the steamer that was eventually converted into pork chops?
(a) Larry.
(b) Dennis.
(c) Bob.
(d) Porky.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What phrase does Twain use to describe the Saturday market in chapter 8?

3. What did Twain write was even prettier than the sunset in Pari in chapter 11?

4. As Twain explained in chapter 8, why did white people remain indoors before the laws were formed in the Saturday market?

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

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