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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long was Twain on the island of Hawaii when he wrote the letter in chapter 3?
(a) One week.
(b) Two hours.
(c) Two days.
(d) One month.

2. How long were the remains of Princess Victoria scheduled to lie in state?
(a) Four hours.
(b) Four days.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) Four months.

3. Based on the information provided in chapter 12, how many parts were there to the Hawaiian government?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

4. What was Mr. Brown's reaction to the ceremony as Twain wrote his letter in chapter 16?
(a) He liked it.
(b) He was critical of it.
(c) He only liked the beginning of it.
(d) He only liked the ending of it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As Twain reports in chapter 15, how long was the crew of the burned clipper ship, the Hornet, adrift at sea?

2. How did Twain respond to the drum playing that took place for the audience of the ceremony for the princess?

3. As an example of the lack of the Hawaiian legislative etiquette, what activities did Twain observe being done in the hallways?

4. What did Twain wonder about the ministers of the Hawaiian legislature in chapter 13?

5. What state did Twain compare Hawaii's sugar production with in chapter 23?

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