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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Twain's opinion, what would have happened to Honolulu without whaling?
(a) It would have struggled.
(b) He did not give his opinion.
(c) It would have been the same.
(d) It would have withered away.

2. How long was Twain on the island of Hawaii when he wrote the letter in chapter 3?
(a) Two hours.
(b) Two days.
(c) One month.
(d) One week.

3. What did Twain think the bones were from at the burial site in chapter 7?
(a) He did not know.
(b) Tourists.
(c) A battleground.
(d) Plague victims.

4. What technology did San Francisco have that Twain thought would be an advantage in whaling?
(a) The technology to track the vessels at sea.
(b) The technology to track whales at all times.
(c) The technology to locate whales from miles away.
(d) The technology to facilitate the communication between client vessels and investors.

5. Which animal was Honolulu overrun with in all different shapes and sizes?
(a) Birds.
(b) Cats.
(c) Mice.
(d) Dogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What products did Twain consider the profits of in chapter 10?

2. Which one of the following is not included in Twain's list of a steamer's benefits in chapter 2?

3. In chapter 5, what categories did Twain put the people on the island into?

4. How long had Twain gone unshaven when he visited a barber in chapter 4?

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

(see the answer key)

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