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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which part of Dr. Hutchinson's house did Twain watch the final performances of the ceremonies for the princess?
(a) The veranda.
(b) The roof.
(c) The dining room window.
(d) The guest room window.

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

3. How many feet above the valley was the lava that the tooth was found in by the general?
(a) Five hundred.
(b) Seven hundred.
(c) Four hundred.
(d) Two hundred.

4. Urging America to develop more steamers in chapter 3, how long did Twain say it would be before China released a smaller steamer?
(a) A year.
(b) Two years.
(c) Two months.
(d) A month.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days had passed before the captain of the Hornet ordered the lifeboats to be separated in order to increase their chances of being spotted?

2. Which one of the following happened on the eighth day that the Hornet's crew was drifting on the water?

3. What confession by Twain begins the letter in chapter 3?

4. Where did Twain ride in a buggy to after staying too long at the government prison in chapter 6?

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

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