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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the story that Twain told in chapter 21, what was the gold-seeking Kanui's financial situation when he passed away?
(a) He was somewhat wealthy.
(b) He was slightly wealthier than a pauper.
(c) He was a pauper.
(d) He was very wealthy.

3. Which one of the following was not included in the reasons why Twain thought a Hawaiian sugar monopoly was possible?
(a) No cost of exporting product.
(b) No fear of early frost.
(c) Cheap labor.
(d) Faster growth speed.

4. What animal was roasted and offered to Kamehameha's corpse?
(a) Duck.
(b) Pig.
(c) Lamb.
(d) Cow.

5. What cargo was aboard the Hornet when it first departed?
(a) Kerosene and three engines.
(b) Kerosene and iron.
(c) Iron and three engines.
(d) Kerosene, iron, and three engines.

6. According to Twain's letter in chapter 17, why was Staley not allowed to officiate the funeral ceremonies for the princess?
(a) The princess was not a member of the Reformed Catholic Church.
(b) There was no officiating of the ceremony.
(c) Staley was not present.
(d) Staley refused to officiate.

7. How did the captain of the schooner respond to Twain's constant complaints during the voyage in chapter 18?
(a) He was impatient, but agreeable.
(b) He was patient and agreeable.
(c) He was patient, but disagreeable.
(d) He was impatient and disagreeable.

8. What made up the waterfall that Twain observed in the city of refuge in chapter 22?
(a) Rocks.
(b) Mud.
(c) Water.
(d) Lava.

9. How was the sugar refinery that Twain visited in chapter 23 powered?
(a) All water.
(b) One quarter steam and three quarters water.
(c) Three quarters steam and one quarter water.
(d) Half steam and half water.

10. What was the amount of debt that Charlton was successfully sued for in Hawaiian courts?
(a) Two thousand pounds.
(b) Three thousand pounds.
(c) Two thousand and five hundred pounds.
(d) Three thousand and five hundred pounds.

11. What color were the cracks in the crater's surface that Twain observed in chapter 25?
(a) Orange.
(b) Yellow.
(c) White.
(d) Red.

12. What language were the Christian hymns sung in at the rite for the princess?
(a) Native Hawaiian.
(b) An unknown language.
(c) English.
(d) A mixture of Hawaiian and English.

13. Based on the information Twain provided in chapter 19, which Roman town left their remains buried in hardened lava?
(a) Herculaneum.
(b) Sorrento.
(c) Calatia.
(d) Lacedonia.

14. What was Twain's opinion of the hotel that was located near the crater in chapter 25?
(a) He barely recommended it.
(b) He did not have an opinion about it.
(c) He highly recommended it.
(d) He did not recommend it.

15. Which one of the following did Twain read in an attempt to help a sickened Mr. Brown in chapter 18?
(a) A letter.
(b) A short story.
(c) Poetry.
(d) A novel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was saved from the burning Hornet?

3. What extra food did the captain make for Twain during his trip to Hawaii in chapter 18?

4. What helped Liholiho defy the rules of men and women dining together?

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

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