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

2. Where was the fauna that Twain mentioned in chapter 11?
(a) Near a carved rock.
(b) Near a mountain stream.
(c) In a tropical forest.
(d) In a mysterious cave.

3. How much regular order of business did Twain write that the Hawaiian legislature seemed to have in chapter 13?
(a) None.
(b) Very little.
(c) Some.
(d) A lot.

4. What subject did Twain choose to write about instead of Pacific whaling traffic in chapter 9?
(a) The slang and vernacular of island whalers.
(b) The natives' lack of education.
(c) The high crime rate in Hawaii.
(d) The implications of hula dancing.

5. What publication did Twain write his Letters from Hawaii for?
(a) Sacramento Gazette.
(b) Sacramento Daily Union.
(c) Sacramento Daily Sun.
(d) Sacramento Star.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Twain observing the lovely scenery at the beginning of chapter 11?

2. How long was Twain on the island of Hawaii when he wrote the letter in chapter 3?

3. Urging America to develop more steamers in chapter 3, how long did Twain say it would be before China released a smaller steamer?

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

5. What condition was Twain in after his trip to Hawaii, while writing his letter in chapter 14?

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