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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many sailors did Twain write were rescued after being at sea in chapter 14?
(a) Twenty four.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Nineteen.
(d) Twenty one.

2. How much money could San Francisco have made by diverting the whaling to its own harbor, according to Twain's estimations in chapter 10?
(a) A few hundred thousand dollars per year.
(b) Several hundred thousand dollars per year.
(c) Several hundred thousand dollars per month.
(d) A few hundred thousand dollars per month.

3. According to Twain's observation, what was Minister Harris's platform built on?
(a) Neither showmanship nor pretense.
(b) Showmanship and pretense.
(c) Showmanship with no pretense.
(d) Pretense with no showmanship.

4. How did Twain describe the murder of Captain Cook in chapter 19?
(a) Mysterious.
(b) Unjustifiable.
(c) Justifiable.
(d) Unsolved.

5. What did Twain write about the Hawaiian horse traders in chapter 6?
(a) They sold poor horses, but were reasonable.
(b) They were dishonest, but sold good horses.
(c) They sold good horses and were reasonable.
(d) They were dishonest and sold poor horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Twain describe Hawaii's Manilas cigars in chapter 5?

2. When did Twain arrive at Hawaii?

3. Which of Jarves's book did Twain quote to prove Mr. Staley wrong in chapter 14?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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