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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How were the efforts of Twain and Mr. Brown to collect coconuts described in chapter 20?
(a) Inventive.
(b) Comical.
(c) Impulsive.
(d) Frustrating.

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

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

4. 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 novel.
(c) Poetry.
(d) A short story.

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

6. What critters prevented Twain from getting any sleep on his trip to Hawaii in chapter 18?
(a) Rats and snakes.
(b) Bugs, rats, and snakes.
(c) Bugs and rats.
(d) Bugs and snakes.

7. Following the start of the fire aboard the Hornet, how long did it take for the flames to burn the masts in two and cause them to fall overboard?
(a) Thirty minutes.
(b) An hour.
(c) Fifteen minutes.
(d) Two hours.

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

9. What was saved from the burning Hornet?
(a) Weapons and a small amount of food.
(b) A small amount of food.
(c) Weapons and a large amount of food.
(d) A large amount of food.

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

11. Which part of Dr. Hutchinson's house did Twain watch the final performances of the ceremonies for the princess?
(a) The guest room window.
(b) The dining room window.
(c) The roof.
(d) The veranda.

12. Which fruit's quality surprised Twain in Kona in chapter 19?
(a) Peaches.
(b) Nectarines.
(c) Strawberries.
(d) Canteloupes.

13. How did Mr. Brown get to Captain Cook's side of the bay in chapter 21?
(a) By canoe.
(b) By a lifeboat.
(c) By swimming.
(d) By a raft.

14. When did the survivors of the Hornet finally reach Hawaii?
(a) June 15.
(b) July 15.
(c) July 25.
(d) June 25.

15. How many times was the judgment against Charlton reviewed and upheld in British courts?
(a) Twice.
(b) Four times.
(c) Three times.
(d) Once.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Twain observe when he was on the deck in chapter 18?

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

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

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. As Twain wrote in chapter 22, how many corners did the raft that Lono used to depart the islands have?

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