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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the survivors of the Hornet finally reach Hawaii?
(a) June 15.
(b) July 15.
(c) July 25.
(d) June 25.

2. What was the name of the steamer that Twain took to Hawaii?
(a) Ajax.
(b) Alaskan.
(c) Columbia.
(d) Enterprise.

3. What condition was Twain in after his trip to Hawaii, while writing his letter in chapter 14?
(a) Excited.
(b) Inspired.
(c) Sick.
(d) Tired.

4. What did Twain say the king of Hawaii stopped doing in order to embrace the responsibility of leadership?
(a) Smoking.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Drinking, smoking, and lying.
(d) Drinking and smoking.

5. Where did Twain ride in a buggy to after staying too long at the government prison in chapter 6?
(a) Diamond Head.
(b) Iao Valley.
(c) Kanaha Pond.
(d) Mauna Kea.

Short Answer Questions

1. Out of the several hundred greeters Twain described, how many were "half-naked"?

2. What words did Twain use to describe Prince William in chapter 14?

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

4. How did Honolulu consider the recruitment of its citizens as sailors?

5. How long did it take the steamer to reach Hawaii?

(see the answer key)

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