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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Twain warn about the wash woman's use of rocks?
(a) It can ruin shirt buttons.
(b) It can put holes in a shirt.
(c) It can remove a shirt's collar.
(d) It can discolor a shirt.

3. Which Hawaiian islands were sighted first by Twain in chapter 4?
(a) Lanai and Kauai.
(b) Oahu and Maui.
(c) Oahu and Molokai.
(d) Maui and Molokai.

4. How did Twain consider the king's income to be for the lifestyle he indulged in?
(a) Much less than adequate.
(b) Adequate.
(c) Slightly less than adequate.
(d) More than adequate.

5. How did Honolulu consider the recruitment of its citizens as sailors?
(a) It only encouraged it for certain people.
(b) It encouraged it.
(c) It frowned upon it.
(d) It tried to make it illegal.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which of Jarves's book did Twain quote to prove Mr. Staley wrong in chapter 14?

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

5. How long were the remains of Princess Victoria scheduled to lie in state?

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