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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 ocean was the crew of the Hornet drifting on after their ship was burned?
(a) Atlantic.
(b) Arctic.
(c) Indian.
(d) Pacific.

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

3. What did Twain do before returning the remains to their resting place in chapter 24?
(a) He looked for a different resting place.
(b) He sang a song.
(c) He prayed.
(d) He apologized.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the Hornet last seen by the Prussian bark?

2. What did Twain observe when he was on the deck in chapter 18?

3. As Twain noted in chapter 19, how much product did the sugar plantations of Kona yield compared to Louisiana?

4. How many days had passed before the captain of the Hornet ordered the lifeboats to be separated in order to increase their chances of being spotted?

5. What was saved from the burning Hornet?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Kamehameha's funeral like, and when did it take place?

2. How did Twain describe the mausoleum he visited in chapter 17?

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

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

5. Which parts of the princess's ceremony were not appreciated by Twain?

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

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

8. Who was Charlton and why was he sued in Hawaiian courts?

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

10. How was Captain Cook murdered?

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