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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 days had passed before the captain of the Hornet ordered the lifeboats to be separated in order to increase their chances of being spotted?
(a) Eighteen.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Twenty two.

2. What words did Twain use to describe Prince William in chapter 14?
(a) Sensible, but a heavy drinker.
(b) Unassuming and a heavy drinker.
(c) Sensible and a light drinker.
(d) Unassuming and a light drinker.

3. Which animal was Honolulu overrun with in all different shapes and sizes?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Mice.
(c) Cats.
(d) Birds.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Twain say the king of Hawaii stopped doing in order to embrace the responsibility of leadership?

2. Which part of Dr. Hutchinson's house did Twain watch the final performances of the ceremonies for the princess?

3. How did Twain describe the past days of whaling?

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

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

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