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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. Which type of columns once supported the veranda of Brennan's palace?
(a) Roman.
(b) Ionic.
(c) Corinthian.
(d) Tuscan.

2. Which name was given to the pig aboard the steamer that was eventually converted into pork chops?
(a) Bob.
(b) Dennis.
(c) Larry.
(d) Porky.

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

4. Which of the armed services did the officers aboard the steamer serve in during the war?
(a) Navy.
(b) Army.
(c) Air Force.
(d) Marines.

5. In Twain's opinion, what would have happened to Honolulu without whaling?
(a) It would have withered away.
(b) He did not give his opinion.
(c) It would have been the same.
(d) It would have struggled.

Short Answer Questions

1. Based on the information provided in chapter 12, how many parts were there to the Hawaiian government?

2. How long was Twain's trip to the island of Hawaii that he references in chapter 14?

3. What caused an attractive young woman to think that Twain was drunk in chapter 7?

4. How long were the remains of Princess Victoria scheduled to lie in state?

5. What condition was Twain in after his trip to Hawaii, while writing his letter in chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who was Mr. Brown, and what was his objection to Twain's depiction of Hawaii in chapter 4?

3. What did Twain write about the horse trading that took place in Hawaii in chapter 6?

4. Why did Twain's horse's actions cause confusion between him and a young woman in chapter 7?

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

6. What did Twain notice about Honolulu in chapter 4?

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

8. What took place during the weeks that Princess Victoria's remains lay in state?

9. What was the Bungalow and what did Twain think of its restoration process?

10. Which elements of the Saturday market did Twain describe in chapter 8?

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