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

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

3. 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 a raft.
(d) By swimming.

4. Where did Twain and Mr. Brown find the skeletal remains in chapter 24?
(a) Inside of a tree bark.
(b) In the river.
(c) In the side of a bluff.
(d) In a pit.

5. What happened when Twain initially tried to envision the vicious murder of Captain Cook?
(a) He was unable to imagine it.
(b) He was able to imagine some of it.
(c) He was able to imagine a little of it.
(d) He was able to imagine most of it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following describes Paulet's demands on Hawaii after hearing Charlton's story?

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

3. What formed the stump that was considered a monument to Captain Cook?

4. Which one of the following did Twain read in an attempt to help a sickened Mr. Brown in chapter 18?

5. What did Twain do before returning the remains to their resting place in chapter 24?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the survivors of the Hornet reach the shore of Hawaii?

2. What did Twain and Mr. Brown see at the city of refuge in chapter 22?

3. Which advantages did Hawaii have in producing sugar?

4. What fruit surprised Twain in Kona and why?

5. What caused the Hornet to burn in the first place?

6. When did Twain view the volcano of Kilauea and how was it transformed?

7. What reaction did Paulet have to Charlton's situation?

8. Who did Twain interview about the tragic circumstances of the Hornet, how long was the crew lost at sea, and how many survivors were there?

9. What was Twain's view from the deck of the Boomerang in chapter 18, and how was it interrupted?

10. According to Twain, what was the source of the Hawaiian's use of their ancient customs during the funeral in chapter 16?

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