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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 introduced to cause Hawaii's sugar production to increase dramatically?
(a) Gypsum.
(b) Bat guano.
(c) Seaweed.
(d) Humic Acid.

2. What language were the Christian hymns sung in at the rite for the princess?
(a) A mixture of Hawaiian and English.
(b) English.
(c) Native Hawaiian.
(d) An unknown language.

3. Which word best represents Twain's opinion of the hula dance that was performed at the funeral rite for the princess?
(a) Inappropriate.
(b) Offensive.
(c) Inexcusable.
(d) Despicable.

4. How did Captain Mitchell attempt to raise his crew's spirits during the ordeal of being lost at sea?
(a) By playing games.
(b) With humor.
(c) With music.
(d) By telling stories.

5. How many natives did Twain watch prepare for the ceremonies in chapter 16?
(a) Thousands.
(b) Hundreds.
(c) Tens of thousands.
(d) Dozens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What cargo was aboard the Hornet when it first departed?

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

3. What was saved from the burning Hornet?

4. What state did the Hornet leave on January 15?

5. What is the name of the small schooner that Twain took to visit Hawaii in chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Twain's disappointment of the crater of Kilauea change in chapter 25?

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

3. Why was the native riding in a canoe after Twain and the Emeline left the shore in chapter 24?

4. Where did Twain watch the ceremony for Princess Victoria in chapter 16, and how did the natives prepare for it?

5. 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?

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

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

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

9. What was the schooner, the Boomerang, like and why did Twain have difficulty sleeping on his voyage?

10. How was Captain Cook's monument described by Twain in chapter 20?

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