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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal's constant noise was annoying to Twain on his way to Hawaii in chapter 18?
(a) A chicken.
(b) A dog.
(c) A rooster.
(d) A parrot.

2. How long was Twain's trip to the island of Hawaii that he references in chapter 14?
(a) One week.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) Two weeks.

3. In the story that Twain recounted for chapter 16, who bested Mr. Harris during an event in the legislature?
(a) Another minister.
(b) A citizen.
(c) The court jester.
(d) A noble.

4. How did Twain consider the king's income to be for the lifestyle he indulged in?
(a) Much less than adequate.
(b) Slightly less than adequate.
(c) Adequate.
(d) More than adequate.

5. How did Captain Mitchell attempt to raise his crew's spirits during the ordeal of being lost at sea?
(a) By telling stories.
(b) With music.
(c) By playing games.
(d) With humor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Urging America to develop more steamers in chapter 3, how long did Twain say it would be before China released a smaller steamer?

2. Who did Twain blame for the Hawaiians' lingering ancient customs of a barbarous age?

3. Which Hawaiian islands were sighted first by Twain in chapter 4?

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

5. How did Twain compare the government prison he visited to its American counterparts?

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