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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Out of the several hundred greeters Twain described, how many were "half-naked"?
(a) Half of them.
(b) All of them.
(c) None of them.
(d) Most of them.

2. How many churches did Twain write about in chapter 4?
(a) Six.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

3. Which one of the following was not included in Twain's description of Queen Victoria in chapter 14?
(a) She was an accomplished musician.
(b) She was impulsive.
(c) She was a friend to the Royal Hawaiian Church.
(d) She was educated.

4. What was the name of the steamer that Twain took to Hawaii?
(a) Columbia.
(b) Enterprise.
(c) Alaskan.
(d) Ajax.

5. Why did Twain not enjoy the taste of poi?
(a) It was too sweet.
(b) It was too sour.
(c) It did not have enough flavor.
(d) It had too much flavor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Hawaiian islands were sighted first by Twain in chapter 4?

2. According to Twain, how did Hawaiian politics respond to the death of Princess Victoria?

3. Who did Twain think deserved more respect from the people of San Francisco in chapter 10?

4. How long did Twain say it would be before he was able to write again at the end of his letter in chapter 12?

5. What other name did Twain use to refer to Brannan's palace?

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