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

2. What did a dozen women begin doing as the rite for the princess started?
(a) Leave.
(b) Sit down.
(c) Wail.
(d) Dance.

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

4. What sized men did the features of the city of refuge suggest to Twain in chapter 22?
(a) Slightly larger than normal.
(b) Unusually large.
(c) Average sized.
(d) Unusually small.

5. How were the provisions divided amongst the crew after the Hornet was burned?
(a) They were stored on the first mate's lifeboat and rationed.
(b) Between three life boats.
(c) Between two life boats.
(d) They were stored on the captain's lifeboat and rationed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following happened on the eighth day that the Hornet's crew was drifting on the water?

2. How did Captain Mitchell attempt to raise his crew's spirits during the ordeal of being lost at sea?

3. What state did Twain compare Hawaii's sugar production with in chapter 23?

4. How did the Emeline compare to the previous vessel that Twain had been on?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Captain Mitchell instrumental in keeping his crew alive?

2. What was it about Hawaii's sugar production that impressed Twain in chapter 23?

3. What did the crew of the Hornet do for food and water while sailing on the Pacific after their ship had burned?

4. What description did Twain give of Kona's volcanic ground?

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

6. Why was the attempt by Twain and Mr. Brown to get food in chapter 20 humorous?

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

8. What was Twain's visit of Waiohinu like in chapter 24?

9. 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?

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

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