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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the practice of "pulling" that Twain wrote against in chapter 10?
(a) Where a sailor could sue their captain for wrongful treatment.
(b) Where a captain could sue an investor for inappropriate preparations.
(c) Where a captain could sue a sailor for disobeying a command.
(d) Where a sailor could sue other sailors for wrongful treatment.

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

3. What did Twain's horse do once it realized that the group was heading for home in chapter 7?
(a) It stopped.
(b) It bolted ahead of the others.
(c) It moved slower than normal.
(d) It began moving in the opposite direction.

4. According to Twain's letter in chapter 2, how many months out of the year is the Pacific peaceful?
(a) Four.
(b) Eight.
(c) Two.
(d) Six.

5. How did Twain react to the American song selections of the Hawaiians?
(a) He was confused.
(b) He was amused.
(c) He was impressed.
(d) He was annoyed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the group inadvertently trapped by the tour guide in chapter 7?

2. What was sung each night for Princess Victoria after she passed away?

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

4. As an example of the lack of the Hawaiian legislative etiquette, what activities did Twain observe being done in the hallways?

5. What was the name of the steamer that Twain took to Hawaii?

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