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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Twain, how did Hawaiian politics respond to the death of Princess Victoria?
(a) They were confused.
(b) They were in denial.
(c) They were angered.
(d) They were in an uproar.

2. What was saved from the burning Hornet?
(a) Weapons and a large amount of food.
(b) A small amount of food.
(c) Weapons and a small amount of food.
(d) A large amount of food.

3. What ocean was the crew of the Hornet drifting on after their ship was burned?
(a) Pacific.
(b) Indian.
(c) Arctic.
(d) Atlantic.

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

5. How did Twain respond to the drum playing that took place for the audience of the ceremony for the princess?
(a) He could not hear it well enough.
(b) He did not understand it.
(c) He enjoyed it.
(d) He did not appreciate it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Twain write about the Hawaiian horse traders in chapter 6?

2. What phrase does Twain use to describe the Saturday market in chapter 8?

3. How much regular order of business did Twain write that the Hawaiian legislature seemed to have in chapter 13?

4. What did Twain think the bones were from at the burial site in chapter 7?

5. How did Twain react to the American song selections of the Hawaiians?

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