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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What technology did San Francisco have that Twain thought would be an advantage in whaling?
(a) The technology to locate whales from miles away.
(b) The technology to facilitate the communication between client vessels and investors.
(c) The technology to track whales at all times.
(d) The technology to track the vessels at sea.

3. How much regular order of business did Twain write that the Hawaiian legislature seemed to have in chapter 13?
(a) Very little.
(b) A lot.
(c) None.
(d) Some.

4. What state did Twain compare Hawaii's sugar production with in chapter 23?
(a) Florida.
(b) Louisiana.
(c) California.
(d) Georgia.

5. How long had the Kona volcano been dormant when Twain visited it in chapter 19?
(a) A lifetime.
(b) More than two lifetimes.
(c) Two lifetimes.
(d) More than a lifetime.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Twain and Mr. Brown eventually do in order to secure food while waiting for their schooner in chapter 20?

2. What comment did Twain make about Hawaiian women in chapter 24?

3. How were the efforts of Twain and Mr. Brown to collect coconuts described in chapter 20?

4. According to the story that Twain told in chapter 21, what was the gold-seeking Kanui's financial situation when he passed away?

5. What publication did Twain write his Letters from Hawaii for?

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