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

2. What card game did Twain play with the sailors in chapter 2?
(a) Cribbage.
(b) Euchre.
(c) Poker.
(d) Gin rummy.

3. Which one of the following was not included in Twain's reasoning for why San Francisco should pursue the whaling market in chapter 10?
(a) It was closer to the whaling lines.
(b) It could insure sailors directly.
(c) It had a more stable economy.
(d) It had the capacity to build more ships.

4. How did Twain respond to Mr. Brown's criticism of his omission of Hawaii's negative aspects?
(a) He claimed that he never observed the negative aspects of Hawaii.
(b) He wrote about Mr. Brown's pessimism.
(c) He expressed his plans to discuss them in fuiture letters.
(d) He dismissed them as trifles not worh mentioning.

5. What other name did Twain use to refer to Brannan's palace?
(a) The bungalow.
(b) The hut.
(c) The shack.
(d) The cabin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What ailment did Twain suffer as he went below below deck in chapter 1?

3. How does Twain describe the way Hawaiians sung versions of American tunes?

4. Based on the information provided in chapter 12, how many parts were there to the Hawaiian government?

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

(see the answer key)

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