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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Twain's opinion of the efforts to restore the palace in chapter 11?
(a) He thought it could only be done under the right circumstances.
(b) He thought it should have been done a long time ago.
(c) He thought it was a lost cause.
(d) He thought it was a worthwhile cause.

2. Which one of the following words was used by Twain to describe Minister Harris?
(a) Windbag.
(b) Braggart.
(c) Blowhard.
(d) Know-it-all.

3. What card game did Twain play with the sailors in chapter 2?
(a) Cribbage.
(b) Gin rummy.
(c) Euchre.
(d) Poker.

4. Urging America to develop more steamers in chapter 3, how long did Twain say it would be before China released a smaller steamer?
(a) Two months.
(b) A month.
(c) A year.
(d) Two years.

5. How long had Twain gone unshaven when he visited a barber in chapter 4?
(a) Ten days.
(b) Five days.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) One week.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Twain explained in chapter 8, why did white people remain indoors before the laws were formed in the Saturday market?

2. Which Hawaiian islands were sighted first by Twain in chapter 4?

3. When did Twain arrive at Hawaii?

4. What ailment did Twain suffer as he went below below deck in chapter 1?

5. Which one of the following was not included in Twain's description of Queen Victoria in chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Twain write about the officers and workers on the Ajax in chapter 3?

2. Which things did Twain recommend in order for San Francisco to take full advantage of the profits from whaling?

3. How were Twain and the Ajax welcomed to Hawaii in chapter 4?

4. How did Twain consider the cigars and liquor of Hawaii?

5. Why did Twain think that the Hawaiian legislature was disorderly in chapter 13?

6. Which animals were aboard the Ajax, and how was one of them named?

7. How long was Twain on the island of Hawaii when he wrote the letter in chapter 3, and why did he not give his opinion of the island yet?

8. How was the Saturday market in the past, and what changed it to become more civilized and developed?

9. What was Twain's opinion of Minister Harris?

10. How was the Hawaiian legislature comprised?

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