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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Twain compare the government prison he visited to its American counterparts?
(a) It was bigger.
(b) It was not as clean.
(c) It was smaller.
(d) It was cleaner.

2. As Twain recalled in chapter 17, why were the remains of chiefs thrown into volcanoes?
(a) To keep them from being disturbed.
(b) To avoid a burial.
(c) As a sign of respect.
(d) As a way to hide them.

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

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

5. What type of clothing did the women wear at the Saturday market in chapter 8?
(a) Long.
(b) Short.
(c) Bright.
(d) Dull.

Short Answer Questions

1. Following the start of the fire aboard the Hornet, how long did it take for the flames to burn the masts in two and cause them to fall overboard?

2. Who did Twain blame for the Hawaiians' lingering ancient customs of a barbarous age?

3. Included in the postscript of chapter 17, how did General Van Valkenburgh find a human tooth in a wall of lava?

4. How were the provisions divided amongst the crew after the Hornet was burned?

5. Which one of the following was not included in Twain's description of Queen Victoria in chapter 14?

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