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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one of the following words was used by Twain to describe Minister Harris?
(a) Blowhard.
(b) Braggart.
(c) Windbag.
(d) Know-it-all.

2. Which months of 1866 were Twain's Letters from Hawaii written in?
(a) Between February and September.
(b) Between March and October.
(c) Between June and December.
(d) Between April and November.

3. In Twain's opinion, what would have happened to Honolulu without whaling?
(a) He did not give his opinion.
(b) It would have withered away.
(c) It would have been the same.
(d) It would have struggled.

4. According to Twain's letter in chapter 2, how many months out of the year is the Pacific peaceful?
(a) Six.
(b) Two.
(c) Eight.
(d) Four.

5. How did Twain describe Captain Mitchell in chapter 15?
(a) Patient and steadfast.
(b) Selfless and steadfast.
(c) Selfless and patient.
(d) Selfless, patient, and steadfast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the small schooner that Twain took to visit Hawaii in chapter 18?

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

3. How many churches did Twain write about in chapter 4?

4. What did a dozen women begin doing as the rite for the princess started?

5. How many sailors did Twain write were rescued after being at sea in chapter 14?

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