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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 long did Twain say it would be before he was able to write again at the end of his letter in chapter 12?
(a) Two or three weeks.
(b) Five or six days.
(c) Two or three days.
(d) Five or six weeks.

2. Which explorer gave the Pacific Ocean its name?
(a) Columbus.
(b) Vespucci.
(c) Pizarro.
(d) Balboa.

3. Which of Jarves's book did Twain quote to prove Mr. Staley wrong in chapter 14?
(a) Scenes and Scenery in the Sandwich Islands.
(b) History of the Sandwich Islands.
(c) The Art-Idea: Part Second of Confessions of an Inquirer.
(d) Art-Hints, Architecture, Sculpture, and Painting.

4. Which one of the following is an example of Twain's uncooperative horse's actions in chapter 6?
(a) The horse would only ride in the wrong direction.
(b) The horse fell asleep.
(c) The horse ate too much.
(d) The horse would not move.

5. What differences in Honolulu and San Francisco did Twain observe in chapter 4?
(a) Fragrant plants and unpredictable weather.
(b) Unpredictable weather and culture.
(c) Fragrant plants and culture.
(d) Fragrant plants, culture, and unpredictable weather.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Twain consider the king's income to be for the lifestyle he indulged in?

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

4. What animal was roasted and offered to Kamehameha's corpse?

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

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