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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What formed the stump that was considered a monument to Captain Cook?
(a) A tree broken in a hurricane on the day of Cook's murder.
(b) A tree hit by a cannonball fired on the day of Cook's murder.
(c) A tree cut down by natives on the day of Cook's murder.
(d) A tree struck by lighting on the day of Cook's murder.

2. How long after Paulet built the monument to Cook did Rear Admiral Thomas arrive to set things straight?
(a) Two hours.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Two months.
(d) Two days.

3. According to Twain, how did the chiefs mourn Kamehameha's passing?
(a) In a confused manner.
(b) Like mature grievers.
(c) Like beasts and madmen.
(d) In a dignified manner.

4. As Twain explained the story in chapter 21, where was Charlton a British consul in Hawaii?
(a) Wailuku.
(b) Honolulu.
(c) Lihue.
(d) Hilo.

5. How many natives did Twain watch prepare for the ceremonies in chapter 16?
(a) Dozens.
(b) Hundreds.
(c) Tens of thousands.
(d) Thousands.

6. How long had the princess lain in state when Twain wrote the letter in chapter 16?
(a) One month.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Two months.
(d) One week.

7. How did Twain respond to the drum playing that took place for the audience of the ceremony for the princess?
(a) He did not understand it.
(b) He enjoyed it.
(c) He did not appreciate it.
(d) He could not hear it well enough.

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

9. As Twain wrote in chapter 22, how many corners did the raft that Lono used to depart the islands have?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) None, it was round.
(d) Four.

10. As Twain noted in chapter 19, how much product did the sugar plantations of Kona yield compared to Louisiana?
(a) Slightly more.
(b) Much less.
(c) Much more.
(d) Slightly less.

11. Based on the updated information Twain provides in chapter 15, how many survivors were there of the burned clipper ship, the Hornet?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Eleven.

12. Which word best represents Twain's opinion of the hula dance that was performed at the funeral rite for the princess?
(a) Inexcusable.
(b) Offensive.
(c) Inappropriate.
(d) Despicable.

13. At the end of chapter 18, what did Twain warn the reader was not easy to come by in Hawaii?
(a) Saddles.
(b) Hats.
(c) Horses.
(d) Boots.

14. What state did the Hornet leave on January 15?
(a) Maine.
(b) New York.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) Rhode Island.

15. What did Twain do before returning the remains to their resting place in chapter 24?
(a) He prayed.
(b) He looked for a different resting place.
(c) He sang a song.
(d) He apologized.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the women that Twain saw by the temple wearing in chapter 21?

2. What was the sheath of Cook's monument made of?

3. Based on Twain's accounting in chapter 23, how much sugar did Hawaii produce each year?

4. What language were the Christian hymns sung in at the rite for the princess?

5. What was the site of Captain Cook's murder?

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